Elicitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003808",
  "term": "Elicitation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a previously sensitized immune system responds to re-exposure to an allergen or antigen. This re-exposure triggers an immune response, which can manifest as an allergic reaction or a cell-mediated immune response. The severity of the reaction depends on the nature of the allergen and the individual's immune status.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allergen",
    "allergic",
    "cell-mediated immune response"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1160 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/elicitation/"
}