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humoral immunity [¦hyüm·ə·rəl i′myü·nəd·ē] (immunology) Immunity in which immune responses are mediated by immunoglobulins. Also known as antibody-mediated immunity; immunoglobulin-mediated immunity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although the immune system changes are not well understood, a shift from cell-mediated immunity toward humoral immunity is believed to occur. Humoral immunity does not seem to play a significant protective role. Humoral immunity involves the recognition of extracellular antigen by B lymphocytes bearing antigen-specific antibodies on their surface. |
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