Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Acquired Immunity.
Acquired Immunity - as a noun
Immunity to a particular disease that is not innate but has been acquired during life; immunity can be acquired by the development of antibodies after an attack of an infectious disease or by a pregnant mother passing antibodies through the placenta to a fetus or by vaccination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immunity15resistance12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Vaccines are designed to stimulate acquired immunity."
"The body's immune system creates acquired immunity against parasites."
"Recovery from an infection often results in acquired immunity to that specific strain of the pathogen."
"Antibodies play a crucial role in acquired immunity."
"Certain diseases can weaken or suppress acquired immunity."
