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<immunology> Immune response that involves effector T lymphocytes and not the production of humoral antibody.
Responsible for allograft rejection, delayed hypersensitivity and in defence against viral infection and intracellular protozoan parasites.
Acronym: CMI
(26 Mar 1998)
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