ability of the body to resist and protect itself against viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens

the study of the immune system and the body's protection from infectious diseases

Property or quality of being immune or having the capacity to produce an immune response

The process or method of making a person or animal immune to infection

human immunodeficiency virus

human immunodeficiency virus; a virus that attacks the body's immune system and causes AIDS

the non-specific defense mechanism that a living organism is born with to resist certain pathogens

The physiological reaction of an organism to the presence of a foreign substance; immune reaction.

the reaction of the body's immune system to the presence of a foreign substance

treatment of disease by stimulating or restoring the ability of the immune system to fight infection and destroy infection or prevent infections

the biological system within a body that protects against disease and infection; includes both humoral and cellular immunity

Serum containing antibodies produced by the body to fight off an invading antigen; used for prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. and diagnosis.

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; a disease caused by the HIV virus that destroys the immune system, commonly transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or from mother to child

The defense capability of a vertebrate's body to produce antibodies after birth when stimulated by antigens or vaccines; also called [[获得性免疫|獲得性免疫|huo4 de2 xing4 mian3 yi4]] or [[适应性免疫|適應性免疫|shi4 ying4 xing4 mian3 yi4]]

Protective immunity that is either innate or naturally acquired through exposure to a disease; also known as [[自然免疫|自然免疫|zi4 ran2 mian3 yi4]].

A medical or veterinary method of vaccination using an aerosol spray to deliver vaccines through the respiratory tract.

Resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population that is based on the pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals.

A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells and tissues, leading to inflammation or damage.

active immunity; a form of immunity where the body produces its own antibodies in response to an antigen

The natural defense ability a living organism has from birth to resist certain pathogens; also called [[先天性免疫|先天性免疫|xian1 tian1 xing4 mian3 yi4]] or [[天然免疫|天然免疫|tian1 ran2 mian3 yi4]]

a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy tissues

a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a functioning part of the body

The defense capability developed by the body after birth through exposure to antigens or vaccinations; also known as [[后天性免疫|後天性免疫|hou4 tian1 xing4 mian3 yi4]] or [[适应性免疫|適應性免疫|shi4 ying4 xing4 mian3 yi4]].

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

A type of immunity gained by injecting antibodies into the body from an outside source to provide immediate protection against a specific harmful substance.

A national program to control and eliminate diseases by carrying out systematic vaccinations, specifically ensuring that infants and young children develop timely immunity.

a type of immunity that develops after exposure to specific antigens or through vaccinations, characterized by immunological memory

type of immunity that results from the production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen

The process of providing immunity through vaccination or other preventative medical treatments.

The process of developing resistance to a disease through medical intervention, such as vaccination or oral medication, to stimulate the body's immune system.

human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS

human immunodeficiency virus

human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS