hyperimmune

Examples

• All

• Researchers are studying why some patients develop a hyperimmune response to certain medications.

• The doctor explained that a hyperimmune reaction could lead to serious complications after the infection.

• The patient was hyperimmune to the virus after treatment.

• Some individuals may become hyperimmune following repeated vaccinations.

• A hyperimmune response can sometimes cause the body to harm its own tissues.

• Patients with a hyperimmune system may experience adverse effects from normal infections.

• After vaccination, some people develop a hyperimmune reaction that requires medical attention.

Synonyms

H

hypersensitive

vshyperimmune

• Specialized

2 6.6

Reacting strongly to certain things like foods or pollen and causing allergy symptoms

is a broader exaggerated defence reaction that may damage tissues

H

hypersensitized

vshyperimmune

• Specialized

1 8.6

Very sensitive to a substance or trigger after earlier exposure

is an exaggerated defence reaction not limited to past exposure

I

immunopathological

vshyperimmune

• Specialized

9.9

Harm occurs when the body's defense system attacks its own parts

is about an unusually strong defence reaction that can harm tissues

S

supersensitized

vshyperimmune

• Literature

9.1

Very sensitive to things like allergens or medicines

is a broad exaggerated defence reaction rather than focused sensitivity

Antonyms

I

immunosuppressed

• Specialized

1 7.4

Having a weak immune system makes you more likely to catch infections

How Strong

hyperimmune

• Specialized

8.9

immunocompetent

• Specialized

1 7.6

immunodeficient

• Specialized

1 8.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology