seroimmunity

seroimmunity

Passive immunity conferred by either injection(s) of serum or as a natural phenomenon through passive transfer of antibodies from the mother to the foetus via the placenta, or to the infant via breast milk.

seroimmunity

S06-852960 (sē″rō-ĭ-mū′nĭ-tē) [″ + immunitas, immunity] Immunity produced by the administration of an antiserum.