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anergy

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anergy [ˈænədʒɪ]
n
1. lack of energy
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Immunol diminution or lack of immunity to an antigen
[from New Latin anergia, from an- + Greek ergon work]
anergic  [æˈnɜːdʒɪk] adj
anergy
1. a lack of strength.
2. the failure of the body to respond to an allergen or antigen.
See also: Disease and Illness
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Noun1.anergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigenanergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
immunological disorder - a disorder of the immune system
2.anergy - inactivity and lack of energyanergy - inactivity and lack of energy        
inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive
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The spirit which is an anergy in motion, is intimately bound to the matter which would not exist without it.
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The interpretation of the test is complicated by cross-reactions in persons either vaccinated with BCG or exposed to environmental mycobacteria, and false-negative results can occur owing to anergy.
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Comment: This study suggests that topical application of zinc can augment immune responses and reverse anergy in zinc-deficient people.
Literature review & commentary by Gaby, Alan R. / Townsend Letter
 
 
 
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