Humoral
Humoral (hyoo-mor-al)
Humoral (pronounced: /hjuːˈmɔːrəl/) is a term derived from the Latin word "humor", which means "fluid". It is a term used in medicine and immunology to describe the aspect of immunity that involves substances found in the body fluids, or "humors".
Etymology
The term "humoral" is derived from the ancient Greek and Roman concept of the "four humors" (blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm), which were believed to control human health and temperament. This concept was prevalent until the advent of modern medical and scientific methods in the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Humoral immunity: A type of immune response that involves the production of antibodies by B cells in response to an antigen.
- Humoral theory: An ancient medical concept that postulates the existence and influence of "four humors" in the human body.
- Humoral response: The process by which the immune system produces antibodies to fight off pathogens in the body fluids.
- Cell-mediated immunity: An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather involves the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humoral
- Wikipedia's article - Humoral
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