| Term Name: | type IV hypersensitivity |
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| Synonyms: | delayed hypersensitivity response, delayed-type hypersensitivity |
| Definition: | An inflammatory response driven by T cell recognition of processed soluble or cell-associated antigens leading to cytokine release and leukocyte activation. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0001806] QuickGO AmiGO |