Seroconversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007679",
  "term": "Seroconversion",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The production of antibodies (proteins) in the blood of a person who did not have the antibodies before. It occurs after vaccination or exposure to a virus or other substance. Testing for seroconversion can be used to look for the presence of an infection or disease or to see how well the body’s immune system responds to a vaccine.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/seroconversion/"
}