memory response
[/ˈmɛməri rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: memory responses
resposta de memória
1. A physiological or psychological reaction based on previously stored information or experiences
The patient's memory response to the stimulus was immediate and accurate.
A resposta de memória do paciente ao estímulo foi imediata e precisa.
2. In immunology, the enhanced immune reaction upon re-exposure to an antigen previously encountered
The vaccine triggers a memory response that protects against future infections.
A vacina desencadeia uma resposta de memória que protege contra infecções futuras.
3. In neuroscience and cognitive psychology, the activation of neural pathways associated with stored memories
Brain imaging shows increased activity during memory response tasks.
A ressonância magnética mostra aumento de atividade durante tarefas de resposta de memória.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and psychological contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in university courses on immunology, neuroscience, and psychology. The concept gained prominence during COVID-19 vaccine discussions, where 'resposta de memória imunológica' became a frequently discussed term in public health communications.
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