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- Dictionarypassive immunity
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- 1. the short-term immunity which results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal.
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Transfer of active humoral immunity
In immunology, passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity of ready-made antibodies. Passive immunity can occur naturally, when maternal antibodies are transferred to the fetus through the placenta, and it can also be induced artificially, when high levels of antibodies specific to a pathogen or toxin (obtained from humans, horses, or other animals) are transferred to non-immune pe... Wikipedia