Definition: Form of passive immunization where previously sensitized immunologic agents (cells or serum) are transferred to non-immune recipients. When transfer of cells is used as a therapy for the treatment of neoplasms, it is called adoptive immunotherapy (IMMUNOTHERAPY, ADOPTIVE).
a form of passive immuniz by transpl of lymphocytes; do not use /util except by MeSH definition
ExamplesImmunotherapy, Adoptive
Other names Cell Transfers, Adoptive; Cell Transfer, Adoptive; Adoptive Transfers; Adoptive Cell Transfers; Adoptive Cell Transfer