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Meaning of ACTIVE IMMUNITY

Pronunciation:  'aktiv i'myoonitee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens
 
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 See Also: acquired immunity

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: An organism's resistance to disease or infection, developed because the organism's immune system has produced antibodies after an infection or innoculation.
 
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