passive transfer

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passive transfer

n.
The transfer of skin-sensitizing antibodies from the blood of an allergic individual to that of a nonallergic individual in order to test the sensitized area for an allergic reaction to specific allergens.
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This "passive transfer" of antibodies gives this vaccine candidate the potential to be equally effective in everyone, Fauci said.
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Heat stress also impacts critical events in the life cycle of livestock, including the passive transfer of maternal antibodies to offspring via milk and developing an effective response to vaccination.
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The overall effect is not just a passive transfer of information, but lively, interactive and enjoyable sessions where the learners develop confidence and build skills as they understand and apply the knowledge by connecting it to their daily life.
* Passive transfer of antibody from mother to fetus benefits the newborn.
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