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immunities
noun(im-mu-ni-ty)the quality or state of being immune; especially : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products
immunities
noun(im-mu-ni-ty)usually long-lasting immunity that is acquired through production of antibodies within the organism in response to the presence of antigens
immunities
noun(im-mu-ni-ty)short-acting immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies (as by injection of gamma globulin)