Immune
Immune
Immune (pronounced: ih-MYOON) is a term derived from the Latin word 'immunis', meaning exempt or protected. It is used to describe the state of being resistant to specific diseases or infections.
Etymology
The term 'immune' originates from the Latin word 'immunis', which means exempt. It was first used in the context of disease resistance in the late 19th century, following the discovery of the immune system's role in protecting the body from disease.
Related Terms
- Immunity: The state of being immune. Immunity can be natural (inborn) or acquired (gained through exposure or vaccination).
- Immune System: The body's defense system against infections and diseases. It includes various organs, cells, and proteins that work together to fight off harmful substances.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system.
- Immunization: The process of making someone immune to an infection, typically by vaccination.
- Antibody: A protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific foreign substance, such as a virus or bacteria.
- Antigen: A substance that triggers an immune response, especially the production of antibodies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Immune
- Wikipedia's article - Immune
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