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Immune system Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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immune system
Noun
1. a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
(hypernym) system
(part-meronym) marrow, bone marrow
Noun
1. a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
(hypernym) system
(part-meronym) marrow, bone marrow
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immune system
immune system
n : a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
immune system
n : a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
Immune system Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
immune system
[im-YOON]
The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.
[im-YOON]
The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Immune system
A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing us from everything foreign to us and for protecting us against infections and foreign substances.
A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing us from everything foreign to us and for protecting us against infections and foreign substances.
| Aids Glossary |
immune system
the body's defense system that protects against foreign invaders (e.g., microorganisms) and cancerous cells. Some immune defenses are nonspecific (e.g., phagocytosis). Defenses against specific antigens are of 2 types: cell-mediated (TH1) and humoral (antibody-based, or TH2). Organs of the immune system include the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils and bone marrow.
the body's defense system that protects against foreign invaders (e.g., microorganisms) and cancerous cells. Some immune defenses are nonspecific (e.g., phagocytosis). Defenses against specific antigens are of 2 types: cell-mediated (TH1) and humoral (antibody-based, or TH2). Organs of the immune system include the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils and bone marrow.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
immune (ih-MYOON) system
the body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.
the body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Immune System
System which the body defends itself against invasion by viruses, fungi, bacteria, malignant cells and parasites. Cellular and molecular components having the primary function of distinguishing self from non-self and defense against foreign organisms or substances. The primary cellular components are lymphocytes and macrophages, and the primary molecular components are antibodies and lymphokines
System which the body defends itself against invasion by viruses, fungi, bacteria, malignant cells and parasites. Cellular and molecular components having the primary function of distinguishing self from non-self and defense against foreign organisms or substances. The primary cellular components are lymphocytes and macrophages, and the primary molecular components are antibodies and lymphokines
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
IMMUNE SYSTEM
The body's complicated natural defense against disruption caused by invading foreign agents (e.g., microbes, viruses). There are two aspects of the immune system's response to disease: innate and acquired. The innate part of the response is mobilized very quickly in response to infection and does not depend on recognizing specific proteins or antigens<!-- (see) --> foreign to an individual's normal tissue. It includes complement, macrophages, dendritic cells, and granulocytes. The acquired, or learned, immune response arises when dendritic cells and macrophages present pieces of antigen to lymphocytes, which are genetically programmed to recognize very specific amino acid sequences. The ultimate result is the creation of cloned (see clone) populations of antibody-producing B cells<!-- (see) --> and cytotoxic T lymphocytes<!-- (see) --> primed to respond to a unique pathogen.
The body's complicated natural defense against disruption caused by invading foreign agents (e.g., microbes, viruses). There are two aspects of the immune system's response to disease: innate and acquired. The innate part of the response is mobilized very quickly in response to infection and does not depend on recognizing specific proteins or antigens<!-- (see) --> foreign to an individual's normal tissue. It includes complement, macrophages, dendritic cells, and granulocytes. The acquired, or learned, immune response arises when dendritic cells and macrophages present pieces of antigen to lymphocytes, which are genetically programmed to recognize very specific amino acid sequences. The ultimate result is the creation of cloned (see clone) populations of antibody-producing B cells<!-- (see) --> and cytotoxic T lymphocytes<!-- (see) --> primed to respond to a unique pathogen.
| NKUDIC Kidney and Urologic Diseases Dictionary |
immune (im-YOON) system
The body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.
Context: Kidney & Urologic Diseases
The body's system for protecting itself from viruses and bacteria or any "foreign" substances.
Context: Kidney & Urologic Diseases
| Diabetes Glossary |
Immune System
The role of the immune system is to protect us against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can cause disease. Exterior defenses like acidity in skin and body fluids can prevent the entry of pathogens into the body. Once inside the body the immune system acts at a cellular and molecular level. Some important cells in the immune system are produced by organs (B cells are make in the spleen and bone marrow) but others like the T cells are make in glands (like thymus and lymph nodes). There are two principal cell groups: 1) Lymphocytes and 2) Phagocytes. All of them can move to the various organs and vessels and function by a variety of mechanisms, collectively called the immune response. The immune response consists of two phases: 1) lymphocytes recognize antigens in foreign organisms (differentiating self from non-self). 2)lymphocytes orchestrate an attack to eliminate the source of the antigen. Two important characteristics of the immune system are its specificity (action directed against particular antigens) and memory ( the second time the immune response is stronger and can prevent recurrent disease, such as measles).
The role of the immune system is to protect us against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can cause disease. Exterior defenses like acidity in skin and body fluids can prevent the entry of pathogens into the body. Once inside the body the immune system acts at a cellular and molecular level. Some important cells in the immune system are produced by organs (B cells are make in the spleen and bone marrow) but others like the T cells are make in glands (like thymus and lymph nodes). There are two principal cell groups: 1) Lymphocytes and 2) Phagocytes. All of them can move to the various organs and vessels and function by a variety of mechanisms, collectively called the immune response. The immune response consists of two phases: 1) lymphocytes recognize antigens in foreign organisms (differentiating self from non-self). 2)lymphocytes orchestrate an attack to eliminate the source of the antigen. Two important characteristics of the immune system are its specificity (action directed against particular antigens) and memory ( the second time the immune response is stronger and can prevent recurrent disease, such as measles).
| Terms and Definitions |
Immune system
The complex group of cells and organs that defends the body against infection and disease.
The complex group of cells and organs that defends the body against infection and disease.
Immune system Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
immune system
cells that can destroy infected cells and cancer cells.
cells that can destroy infected cells and cancer cells.
Immune system Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Immune system Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Immune system
An immune system is a collection of mechanisms within an organism that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. It detects a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and needs to distinguish them from the organism's own healthy cells and tissues in order to function properly. Detection is complicated as pathogens adapt and evolve new ways to successfully infect the host organism.
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