anergy
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anergy
(ˈænədʒɪ)n
1. lack of energy
2. (Physiology) immunol diminution or lack of immunity to an antigen
[from New Latin anergia, from an- + Greek ergon work]
anergic adj
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anergy
1. a lack of strength.
2. the failure of the body to respond to an allergen or antigen.
See also: Disease and Illness2. the failure of the body to respond to an allergen or antigen.
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Noun | 1. | anergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen immunological disorder - a disorder of the immune system |
2. | anergy - inactivity and lack of energy |
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an·er·gy
n. anergia.
1. astenia, falta de energía;
2. reducción o falta de respuesta a un antígeno específico.
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