Anamnestic Response (Noun)
Meaning
Renewed rapid production of an antibody on the second (or subsequent) encounter with the same antigen.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The body's anamnestic response allowed the patient to recover from the infection much faster the second time they were exposed to it.
- Anamnestic response is what enables the immune system to recognize and fight off previously encountered pathogens more efficiently.
- Researchers studied the anamnestic response in vaccinated individuals to better understand how to improve vaccine efficacy.
- The key characteristic of the anamnestic response is its rapid production of large amounts of antibody, which helps to eliminate the foreign invader.
- In the case of someone previously infected with a virus, an anamnestic response would be triggered, allowing the immune system to mount a more effective defense against the second exposure.