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anergy

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anergy [′a‚nər·jē]
(immunology)
The condition of exhibiting no response to an antigen or antibody.
(medicine)
The condition of exhibiting a lack of energy.


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The spirit which is an anergy in motion, is intimately bound to the matter which would not exist without it.
The interpretation of the test is complicated by cross-reactions in persons either vaccinated with BCG or exposed to environmental mycobacteria, and false-negative results can occur owing to anergy.
Comment: This study suggests that topical application of zinc can augment immune responses and reverse anergy in zinc-deficient people.
 
 
 
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