hyperimmune
/ˌhaɪpərɪˈmjun/
adjective
- Having a very high level of immunity, often due to repeated exposure or vaccination, or describing a substance (like blood plasma) rich in antibodies.
- The patient received hyperimmune plasma to fight the virus.
- After the booster shot, her body became hyperimmune to the disease.
- Hyperimmune animals are used to produce antivenom for snake bites.
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