TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SPECIFIC IMMUNITY [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2006-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

Immunity resulting from the formation of antibodies or the generation of specifically reactive lymphocytes against a particular antigen. It may occur following natural infection or as a result of immunization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

L'immunité spécifique peut être spontanée ou induite, acquise activement soit dans des conditions naturelles (par ex. après guérison d'une maladie infectieuse), soit artificiellement provoquée (vaccination). Elle peut être acquise passivement par un sujet recevant des anticorps (sérothérapie). Elle ne dure alors que pendant la survie des anticorps du donneur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: