Preferred Term:
cross immunity
Definition:
A state in which immunity to an infectious agent is effective in protecting the organism against antigenically similar but different infectious agents.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- cross-protective immunity
- cross-immunity
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/30199
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