ADOPTIVE TRANSFER
\ɐdˈɒptɪv tɹˈansfɜː], \ɐdˈɒptɪv tɹˈansfɜː], \ɐ_d_ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_v t_ɹ_ˈa_n_s_f_ɜː]\
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Form of passive immunization where previously sensitized immunologic agents (cells or serum) are transferred to non-immune recipients. When transfer of cells is used as a therapy for the treatment of neoplasms, it is called adoptive immunotherapy (IMMUNOTHERAPY, ADOPTIVE).
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