Infection, Immunity & Autoimmune Disease

Adaptive immunity

What does Adaptive immunity mean?

Specific immune responses that develop after exposure and can create immunological memory.

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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
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