|
sanofipasteur.com
Upvotes received | 0 |
Downvotes received | 1 |
Karma: | 0 (upvotes-downvotes) |
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (25)
1 |
0
0
adjuvant
In vaccines, a substance that is added to increase the immune response
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
0
1
antibody
A protein molecule that is produced by B cells in the body in response to contact with a foreign substance termed an antigen. Antibodies neutralize antigens and are an important part of the immune response against infection. Antibodies are also called immunoglobulins.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
3 |
0
0
antigen
A substance that can produce a specific immune response
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
attenuated
Weakened; in vaccines, the weakening of a virus or bacteria to disable its ability to cause disease
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
booster shot
A dose of a vaccine that helps the body maintain immunity against a disease
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
capsule
An anatomical structure surrounding the body of a bacteria
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
fda
Abbreviation of Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. government entity responsible for reviewing drugs and vaccines for effectiveness and safety
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
humoral immunity
Immunity referring to elements dissolved in the blood or body fluids, such as antibodies in the blood, rather than cells
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
0
lymph node
A small mesh of tissue that filters, attacks, and destroys harmful microbes. Part of a network of nodes scattered throughout the body to fight infection
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
lymphocyte
B cells or T cells that help the immune system fight an infection and provide humoral (B cell) or cellular (T cell) immunity
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 25 definitions, please sign in.