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What is delayed-type hypersensitivity response?
Pronunciation: /dɪˈleɪd taɪp ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪˌti rɪˈspɑns/
delayed-type hypersensitivity response
Definition
An inflammatory response that develops 24 to 72 hours after exposure to an antigen that the immune system recognizes as foreign. This type of immune response involves mainly T cells rather than antibodies (which are made by B cells). Also called DTH.