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Immunity, Cellular

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Definition: Manifestations of the immune response which are mediated by antigen-sensitized T-lymphocytes via lymphokines or direct cytotoxicity. This takes place in the absence of circulating antibody or where antibody plays a subordinate role.  coordinate with specific disease / immunol   
See Also Hypersensitivity, Delayed
Examples Antigen Presentation; Immunologic Surveillance; Lymphocyte Activation 		Other names Cell-Mediated Immunity; Response, Cellular Immune; Immunity, Cell-Mediated; Immunities, Cellular; Immunities, Cell-Mediated; Immune Responses, Cellular; Immune Response, Cellular; Cellular Immunity; Cellular Immunities; Cellular Immune Responses; Cell-Mediated Immunities; Cell Mediated Immunity; Cellular Immune Response

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