Autoinoculation
Autoinoculation (pronunciation: aw-toh-in-oh-kyoo-ley-shuhn) is a medical term that refers to the process where cells are removed from a person's body, often modified or treated, and then reintroduced into the same person. This process is often used in the treatment of certain diseases and conditions.
Etymology
The term "autoinoculation" is derived from the Greek words "autos" meaning self, and "inoculation" which is derived from the Latin word "inoculare" meaning to graft or implant.
Process
Autoinoculation involves the removal of cells, tissues, or microorganisms from an individual's body, which are then treated or modified outside the body before being reintroduced into the same individual. This process is often used in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and certain infectious diseases.
Applications
Autoinoculation is used in a variety of medical treatments. For example, in immunotherapy, a type of cancer treatment, cells from a patient's tumor may be removed, treated to enhance their ability to fight cancer, and then reintroduced into the patient. Similarly, in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, cells may be removed, treated to reduce their harmful effects, and then reintroduced into the patient.
Related Terms
- Inoculation: The introduction of a serum, vaccine, or antigenic substance into the body, used to produce or boost immunity to a specific disease.
- Immunotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses certain parts of a person's immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.
- Autoimmune diseases: A type of disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autoinoculation
- Wikipedia's article - Autoinoculation
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