immune response

noun

: a bodily response to an antigen that occurs when lymphocytes identify the antigenic molecule as foreign and induce the formation of antibodies and lymphocytes capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction

Examples of immune response in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The immune response is strong at younger ages, and there has not been evidence of significant waning protection. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

In both groups, mCOMBRIAX spurred statistically-significant higher immune responses against common flu strains (A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B/Victoria) and against SARS-CoV-2 than the comparator vaccines. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026

Epigenetic changes, such as methylation of genes involved in the immune response, were also documented. —Scott E. Solomon, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

These monthly injections help regulate immune responses and moderate allergy attacks. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immune response

• bons
• hans
• launce
• nonce
• sconce
• esperance
• nonchalance
• nonresponse
• renaissance
• naissance

Kids Definition

immune response

noun

: a bodily response to a foreign substance, cell, or tissue that involves the formation of antibodies and cells capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction

Medical Definition

immune response

noun

: a bodily response to an antigen that occurs when lymphocytes identify the antigenic molecule as foreign and induce the formation of antibodies and lymphocytes capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction