Immunological memory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005686",
  "term": "Immunological memory",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ability of the adaptive immune system to remember previous encounters with specific antigens, leading to a faster, stronger, and more effective response upon subsequent exposure. This phenomenon is mediated by long-lived memory B and T lymphocytes. Vaccination relies on the induction of immunological memory.",
  "synonyms": [
    "immunological anamnesis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system",
    "memory",
    "memory cell",
    "primary immune response"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1189 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunological-memory/"
}