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Artificial Immunity

Description:

Artificial immunity refers to the protection against a specific disease that is acquired through deliberate exposure to an antigen. It can be achieved through vaccination or administration of immune serum.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Medical
• Usage: Refers to the immunity acquired through vaccination or immune serum.
• Sample Sentence 1: The child developed artificial immunity against measles after receiving the MMR vaccine.
• Sample Sentence 2: During a pandemic, artificial immunity can be crucial in preventing the spread of a contagious disease.
• Sense 2: General
• Usage: Describes the concept of immunity acquired through deliberate exposure.
• Sample Sentence 1: By regularly exposing themselves to different types of allergens, individuals with allergies can develop artificial immunity over time.
• Sample Sentence 2: The use of immune-modulating drugs can sometimes lead to a weakened natural immune system and reliance on artificial immunity.

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