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Passive immunity
Passive immunity Providing temporary protection from disease through the administration of exogenously produced antibody (i.e., transplacental transmission of antibodies to the fetus or the injection of immune globulin for specific preventive purposes).
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Antibody
An infection-fighting protein molecule in blood or secretory fluids that tags, neutralizes, and helps destroy pathogenic microorganisms (eg, bacteria, viruses) or toxins. Antibodies, known generally as immunoglobulins, are made and secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. Each specific antibody binds only to the specific antigen that stimulated its production.
Antibodies
Proteins produced by white blood cells. They confer immunity.
Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Immune
Resistant to a particular disease.
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Physiatrist
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An individual trained to assist people in restoring muscle function.
Pancytopenia
Pronounced reduction in the number of erythrocytes, all types of white blood cells, and the blood platelets in the circulating blood.
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PCR
see below for polymerase chain reaction.
Perivascular
Surrounding a blood or lymph vessel.
Petechia, pl. petechiae
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Pharyngeal
Relating to the pharynx.
Phosgene
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