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adaptative immunity  

Definition(s)

  • The adaptive immune system, also referred as the acquired immune system, is a subsystem of the immune system that is composed of specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminates pathogens by preventing their growth. The acquired immune system is one of the two main immunity strategies found in vertebrates (the other being the innate immune system). (Wikipedia)

Broader concept(s)

Synonym(s)

  • acquired immune system
  • acquired immunity
  • adaptive immune response

Creator

  • Patricia Fener

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