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5874151303ImmunityThe body's ability to destroy pathogens before they can cause disease.0
5897039241AntigenA protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody1
5897041843AntibodyA protein made by B cells that binds to a specific antigen2
5897042457Vaccinationinjection of a weakened or mild form of a pathogen to produce immunity3
5897043175Immune Responsethe body's specific recognition, response, and memory to a pathogen attack4
5897043176Allergya specific reaction of the immune system to a foreign and frequently harmless substance5
5897044499VaccineA preparation of dead or weakened pathogen that is used to induce formation of antibodies or immunity against the pathogen6
5897044500Receptora protein that detects a signal molecule or pathogen7
5897045629White Blood CellFight infection8
5897053071MicrobeA pathogen9
5897054883AntibioticsMedicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria in the body10
5897054884homeostasisMaintaining a stable environment11
5897074239PathogenBacteria, Virus, Protist, Fungus12
5897087834Immunizationthe act of giving someone a vaccine.13
5897088943MutationChange in DNA14
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