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anamnestic response

[ˌænæmˈnɛstɪk rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: anamnestic responses
resposta anamnéstica
1. A strong immune response that occurs when the body encounters an antigen it has previously been exposed to, characterized by rapid production of high-affinity antibodies
The anamnestic response explains why booster vaccinations are more effective than initial doses.
A resposta anamnéstica explica por que as vacinações de reforço são mais eficazes do que as doses iniciais.
2. In immunology, the secondary immune response that is faster and stronger than the primary response due to immunological memory
Healthcare workers showed an anamnestic response to the booster shot within days of vaccination.
Os profissionais de saúde apresentaram uma resposta anamnéstica à dose de reforço poucos dias após a vacinação.
Synonyms
secondary immune responsebooster responserecall response
Antonyms
primary immune responseprimary response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta anamnéstica
Standard medical terminology used in immunology and vaccination contexts
Portugal
resposta anamnéstica
Same standard terminology used in Portuguese medical literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

booster effect
immunological memory recall
secondary antibody response
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