Seroconversion
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| Seroconversion | |
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| Term | Seroconversion |
| Short definition | Seroconversion - (pronounced) (SEER-oh-kun-VER-zhun) The production of antibodies (proteins) in the blood of a person who previously had no antibodies. It occurs after vaccination or exposure to a virus or other substance. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Seroconversion - (pronounced) (SEER-oh-kun-VER-zhun) The production of antibodies (proteins) in the blood of a person who previously had no antibodies. It occurs after vaccination or exposure to a virus or other substance. Seroconversion tests can be used to look for an infection or disease, or to see how well the body's immune system is responding to a vaccine
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