Testicular immunology
Testicular Immunology
Testicular immunology (pronunciation: tes-tik-yuh-lar im-yuh-nol-uh-jee) is a specialized field of immunology that focuses on the immune responses and mechanisms within the testes.
Etymology
The term "testicular" is derived from the Latin word "testiculus," meaning "witness," while "immunology" comes from the Latin "immunis," meaning "exempt," and the Greek "-logia," meaning "study of." Thus, testicular immunology can be understood as the study of immune responses within the testes.
Overview
Testicular immunology involves the study of the unique immune environment within the testes, which is characterized by immune privilege. This immune privilege is crucial for the protection of sperm from autoimmune reactions. The Blood-testis barrier plays a significant role in maintaining this immune privilege by preventing the entry of systemic immune cells and antibodies into the testes.
Related Terms
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Testes: The male reproductive gland in all animals, including humans. It is homologous to the female ovary.
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell, or gamete, in anisogamous forms of sexual reproduction.
- Blood-testis barrier: A physical barrier between the blood vessels and the seminiferous tubules of the animal testes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Testicular immunology
- Wikipedia's article - Testicular immunology
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