leukocyte activation involved in immune response
A change in morphology and behavior of a leukocyte resulting from exposure to a specific antigen, mitogen, cytokine, cellular ligand, or soluble factor, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an immune response. [ GOC:add http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0781735149&isbn=1/ ]
Term info
leukocyte activation during immune response, leucocyte activation during immune response, immune cell activation during immune response
biological_process
GO:0002366