Pauci-immune

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Pauci-immune

Pauci-immune (pronunciation: pɔːsiːɪˈmjuːn) is a term used in medical science to describe a condition where there is a minimal or absent immune deposit in the walls of small blood vessels. The term is derived from the Latin words 'paucus' meaning 'few' and 'immune' referring to the immune system.

Etymology

The term 'pauci-immune' is a combination of two Latin words. 'Paucus' which means 'few' and 'immune' which refers to the body's immune system. The term is used to describe a condition where there is a minimal or absent immune deposit in the walls of small blood vessels.

Related Terms

  • Vasculitis: Vasculitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of blood vessels. When the inflammation is in small blood vessels, it can lead to pauci-immune conditions.
  • ANCA-associated vasculitis: This is a type of vasculitis that is often associated with pauci-immune conditions. ANCA stands for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody.
  • Glomerulonephritis: This is a type of kidney disease that can be caused by pauci-immune conditions. It involves inflammation of the glomeruli, which are tiny structures in your kidneys that help filter waste from your blood.
  • Microscopic polyangiitis: This is a rare form of vasculitis that affects small blood vessels and is often pauci-immune.
  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis: This is another form of vasculitis that can be pauci-immune. It was previously known as Wegener's granulomatosis.

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