immune systems
Internal disease fighters
Immune systems is the plural of immune system, the network of cells, tissues, and organs that defends a body against infection and disease.
The term appears when comparing across species or individuals: Different immune systems respond differently to the same pathogen.
It also arises in medical contexts discussing variation: Compromised immune systems are more vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
Proteins targeting pathogens
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
phagocytes · leukocytes · neutrophils · white blood cells · complement · immunoglobulins · cytokines · interferon
Capacity to withstand force
- robustnessResistance to failure
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- strengthPower to exert force
tolerance · homeostasis · regulation · balance · self-repair · regeneration · health · wellness
Weakened disease-fighting capacity
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
- AIDSImmune deficiency syndrome
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
rheumatoid arthritis · multiple sclerosis · hypersensitivity · immunosuppression · rejection · anaphylaxis · Crohn's disease · celiac
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- boostersThings that increase power
- shotsSmall poured drinks
adjuvant · antibody response · serum · prophylaxis · mRNA vaccines · antigens · doses · efficacy
Fitting to new conditions
- natural selectionDifferential reproductive success
- genetic diversityAllelic variation within populations
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- gene poolSpecies' total genetic diversity
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
macrophages · phagocytes · leukocytes · neutrophils · white blood cells · complement · immunoglobulins · cytokines · interferon · inflammation
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
- robustnessResistance to failure
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
strength · tolerance · homeostasis · regulation · balance · self-repair · regeneration · health · wellness · gut health
immunodeficiency
Weakened disease-fighting capacity
lupus · rheumatoid arthritis · multiple sclerosis · hypersensitivity · immunosuppression · rejection · anaphylaxis · Crohn's disease · celiac · psoriasis
immunization
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- boostersThings that increase power
shots · adjuvant · antibody response · serum · prophylaxis · mRNA vaccines · antigens · doses · efficacy · public health
adaptation
Fitting to new conditions
- natural selectionDifferential reproductive success
- genetic diversityAllelic variation within populations
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
gene pool · variability · survival · fitness
- biologycells, DNA, cell, biology, gene
- herpetologyherpetology, taxonomy, reptile habitats, snake venom, breeding behavior
immune systemspathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms
infectious agents · diseases · viruses · bacteria · parasites
immune systemsimmunodeficiency
Weakened disease-fighting capacity
immunocompromise · AIDS · susceptibility · defenselessness · vulnerability
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