Adaptive immune system
SUBSYSTEM OF THE OVERALL IMMUNE SYSTEM THAT IS COMPOSED OF HIGHLY SPECIALIZED, SYSTEMIC CELLS AND PROCESSES THAT ELIMINATE PATHOGENS OR PREVENT THEIR GROWTH
Acquired immune system; Specific immunity; Acquired immunity; Adaptive immunity; Adaptive immune response; Acquired immune response; Active immune system; Active immunity; Aquired immune response; Adaptive Immune System; Acquired resistance; Specific immune response; Specific immune system
The adaptive immune system, also known as the acquired immune system, is a subsystem of the immune system that is composed of specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminate pathogens or prevent their growth. The acquired immune system is one of the two main immunity strategies found in vertebrates (the other being the innate immune system).