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active sensitization

active sensitization [L, agere, to do, sentire, to feel] , an immune response that is antibody-mediated and occurs as a result of a specific antigen being injected, ingested, or inhaled into the individual. This sensitizes the individual so that subsequent exposure to the same antigen elicits an immune response. See also sensitization.

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