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NALT Full

Preferred term

antiserum

Type

Topic

Definition

Serum that contains antibodies. It is obtained from an animal that has been immunized either by antigen injection or infection with microorganisms containing the antigen.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

immunologic factors

Related concepts

Synonyms

antisera
hyperimmune serum
immune sera
immune serum

In other languages

antisuero

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10225

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