Acquired Immunity (Noun)
Meaning
Immunity to a particular disease that is not innate but has been acquired during life; immunity can be acquired by the development of antibodies after an attack of an infectious disease or by a pregnant mother passing antibodies through the placenta to a fetus or by vaccination.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Acquired immunity is a crucial defense mechanism that the body develops after exposure to a specific disease or pathogen.
- The vaccine provided acquired immunity to the recipients, protecting them from contracting the disease.
- Through breastfeeding, a mother can pass on acquired immunity to her infant, safeguarding them from infections.
- The patient's acquired immunity to the virus increased over time, reducing the severity of symptoms during subsequent outbreaks.
- Vaccination is a safe and effective way to acquire immunity to diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella.