immune response
noun
: a bodily response to an antigen that occurs when lymphocytes identify the antigenic molecule as foreign and induce the formation of antibodies and lymphocytes capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless
called also immune reaction
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Experts say the latest study affirms the safety of aluminum in vaccines to boost the body’s immune response.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2025
Furthermore, some data suggests that the spice's rare toxicity may be linked to aberrant immune responses to curcumin, which may lead immune cells to attack the liver.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Further, if the immune system plays an active role in causing damage in early PD, disease progression may be slowed or prevented by calming this immune response.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
The authors found evidence that cinnamon could help lower blood lipids, improve the immune response, and reduce inflammation.
—Karen Shackelford, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2025
Furthermore, some data suggests that the spice's rare toxicity may be linked to aberrant immune responses to curcumin, which may lead immune cells to attack the liver.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Further, if the immune system plays an active role in causing damage in early PD, disease progression may be slowed or prevented by calming this immune response.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
The authors found evidence that cinnamon could help lower blood lipids, improve the immune response, and reduce inflammation.
—Karen Shackelford, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for immune response
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“Immune response.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immune%20response. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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