hyperimmune
- adjective
- /ˌhaɪpərɪˈmjun/
- Specialized
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hiperinmune
- Researchers are studying hyperimmune animals to develop new vaccines.
Examples
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The hyperimmune response helped the patient recover more quickly from the infection.
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He is hyperimmune.
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Doctors used a hyperimmune serum to treat patients exposed to the virus.
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The patient had a hyperimmune response to the vaccine.
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The doctor explained that some patients can become hyperimmune after receiving multiple vaccinations.
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After undergoing the treatment, her body became hyperimmune, producing an abundance of protective antibodies.
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Due to his hyperimmune system, he rarely caught colds or the flu, even during peak seasons.
Synonyms
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4.1
Protected against a disease or infection, often after vaccination
Antonyms
- Specialized
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7.4
Having a weak immune system makes you more likely to catch infections
How Immune
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Morphology
Etymology
Hyperimmune comes from the Greek part hyper- meaning 'over' or 'too much', as in hyperactive, and immune meaning 'protected' or 'safe from disease'. So a hyperimmune person or sample has 'extra' protection, often because it contains many specific antibodies.