immune system
The immune system refers to the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against harmful pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances, in order to maintain overall health and protect the body from illnesses and infections.
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Related Concepts (23)
- adaptive immunity
- allergies
- antibodies
- antigens
- autoimmune diseases
- b cells
- blood type diet
- bone marrow
- diabetes mellitus type 1
- immune disorders
- immune response
- immune surveillance
- immunodeficiency
- immunological memory
- immunotherapy
- innate immunity
- lymphatic system
- physical defense mechanisms
- spleen
- t cells
- thymus
- vaccines
- white blood cells
Similar Concepts
- autoimmune disease
- autoimmune disorders
- endocrine system
- human evolution and the immune system
- immune function
- immune system and sleep
- immune system decline
- immune system function
- immune system health
- immune system modeling
- immune system support
- impaired immune system function
- nervous system
- neuroimmune interactions
- psychoneuroimmunology