immunizing agent

Noun
  1. Any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body (synset 103567919)
    is a type of: antigen - any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
    subtypes:
    • vaccine, vaccinum - immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
    • toxin antitoxin - a mixture of toxin and antitoxin used to immunize against a disease
    same as: immunogen

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