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humoral

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hu·mor·al (hymr-l)
adj.
1. Relating to body fluids, especially serum.
2. Relating to or arising from any of the bodily humors.

Humoral
Pertaining to or derived from a body fluid. The humoral part of the immune system includes antibodies and immunoglobulins in blood serum.

humoral
effects carried out via the fluids of the body.

humoral acupuncture mechanisms
thought to be β-endorphins released by the pituitary.
humoral immunity
immunity based on antibody. See humoral immunity.

humoral
adjective Referring to the humoral–B cell lineage immune system. Cf Hormonal, Humeral.


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