How Do You Spell PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION?

Pronunciation: [pˈasɪv ˌɪmjuːna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Passive immunization is the process of protecting against a disease by administration of antibodies, rather than producing them through one's own immune system. The word is spelled /ˈpæsɪv ˌɪmjʊnəˈzeɪʃən/. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel "a" as in "cat". The second syllable has the "i" sound as in "kit". The stress is on the second syllable. The final syllable has the "sh" sound as in "ash" and the "un" sound as in "fun".

PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION Meaning and Definition

1. Passive immunization refers to a method of providing immediate, temporary protection against a particular infectious disease or toxin by administering pre-formed antibodies from an external source. These antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are already produced by another organism, either a human or an animal, who has been previously exposed to the specific pathogen or toxin.

   Passive immunization is typically achieved through the administration of antibody-rich blood plasma or purified immunoglobulin preparations derived from individuals who possess a high concentration of specific antibodies against a particular infectious agent. These donor-derived antibodies then circulate within the body of the recipient, providing immediate immunity and neutralizing the pathogen or toxin until the recipient's own immune system can generate its own long-term immune response.

   The purpose of passive immunization is to provide rapid, temporary protection against an infectious disease or toxin, especially in situations where there is an immediate risk of exposure or the individual's immune system is compromised and unable to mount a sufficient immune response. This form of immunization is commonly used in the prevention and treatment of various viral and bacterial infections, as well as in the management of certain autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders.

   Passive immunization has proven valuable in the prevention and control of diseases such as tetanus, rabies, hepatitis B, and some types of respiratory infections. However, it is important to note that passive immunity acquired through this method is temporary, usually lasting only a few weeks or months, and does not confer long-term protection like active immunization, which occurs when an individual's immune system is stimulated to produce its own antibodies in response to vaccination or natural infection.

2. The production of passive immunity.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION

The word "passive" in "Passive Immunization" refers to the fact that the immune protection is provided passively, meaning that it has been acquired from an external source without the body's direct involvement. "Immunization" comes from the Latin word "immunis", meaning "exempt" or "free". The word "immunization" itself implies the process of making an individual immune to a specific pathogen or disease. So, "Passive Immunization" is a term that encompasses the acquired immunity obtained by transferring preformed antibodies, rather than stimulating the body to produce its own antibodies through active immunization.