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humoral immunity

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humoral immunity
n.
The component of the immune system involving antibodies that are secreted by B cells and circulate as soluble proteins in blood plasma and lymph.
humoral immunity
Immunity resulting from a humoral immune response.


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Although the immune system changes are not well understood, a shift from cell-mediated immunity toward humoral immunity is believed to occur.
Emerging infections and pregnancy by Rasmussen, Sonja A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Humoral immunity does not seem to play a significant protective role.
Glandular tularemia in a Native American child by Adams, Brent / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Humoral immunity involves the recognition of extracellular antigen by B lymphocytes bearing antigen-specific antibodies on their surface.
Short-term exposure of chinook salmon (Oncoryhnchus tshawytscha) to ... by Schreck, Carl B. / Environmental Health Perspectives
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