hyperimmune

hyperimmune
\\|hīpə(r)+\ adjective
Etymology: hyper- + immune
: exhibiting an unusual degree of immunization

hyperimmune swine

a. of a serum : containing exceptional quantities of antibody
b. of an antibody : having the characteristics of a blocking antibody

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