immunization

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The administration of an @A00394@ to an animal in order to stimulate the production of @A00384@ by that organism. Also, the administration of antigens, antibodies or lymphocytes to an animal to generate the corresponding active, passive or adaptive immunity.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 157 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'immunization' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I02978 RIS BibTex EndNote
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