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humoral immunity (medicine)


humoral immunity
<immunology> A form of immunity whereby B lymphocytes and plasma cells produce antibodies to foreign agents (antigens) and stimulate T lymphocytes to attack them (cellular immunity).

These antibodies also stimulate the release of chemical mediators (for example interferon, complement) which enhance antigen destruction.