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IMMUNOCOMPETENCE [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

Exhibiting immunocompetence : the ability to produce a normal immune response following exposure to an antigen.

CONT

In an immunocompetent individual, the immune response is initiated when introduced to an external agent that possesses an immunogenic structural epitope. The appropriate response depends upon the recognition by surface receptors of B and T lymphocytes of the foreignness of the introduced agent.

Key term(s)
  • immunological competent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Qui est immunocompétent; capable de réagir contre un antigène par une réaction immunologique normale.

CONT

Le fonctionnement des cellules immunocompétentes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
DEF

[Dícese de] la capacidad del organismo para responder inmunológicamente a la presencia de antígenos.

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Record 2 2004-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
  • Biotechnology
DEF

The ability or capacity to develop an immune response (i.e., antibody production and/or cell-mediated immunity) following exposure to antigen.

OBS

Related term: immune competence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Aptitude du système immunitaire à se défendre en présence d'un antigène.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Capacidad del organismo para responder inmunológicamente a la presencia de antígenos.

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