hyperimmune
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərɪˈmjun/
- Specialized
:
suero hiperinmune
- Hyperimmune serum was widely prescribed and regarded as beneficial in the 1930s and 1940s; later studies showed little or no effect.
Examples
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Additionally, VZV hyperimmune globulin is currently not widely available and may be cost prohibitive.
Academic text (2017) -
The doctor recommended using hyperimmune serum to treat the outbreak of the disease.
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In cases of exposure to certain infections, hyperimmune globulin can significantly boost a patient's immunity.
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Historically, hyperimmune preparations were developed to provide immediate protection against specific viral infections.
Synonyms
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6.1
A part of blood that contains proteins that fight a disease and gives quick protection
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7.0
A protein made by the body that acts as an antibody to fight germs
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5.3
Proteins that the body makes to help fight infections
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8.7
A substance put into animals or people to help protect them from disease
A medicine made from blood proteins that gives quick, short-term protection against disease
Antonyms
- Specialized
A low level of antibodies in the blood that makes infections more likely
How Potent
Surface Forms
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 preparation is a medicine with 'extra' antibodies given to provide quick protection.