| immune response |
reaction of the body to protect against the presence of foreign material or antigens
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| immune deficiency |
a breakdown or inability of certain parts of the immune system to function, thus making a person susceptible to diseases (
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| immune system |
Composed of organs and cells in the body that recognize and neutralize viruses, foreign cells and other disease-causing organisms. The immune system of the body plays an important role in the body's defense system against cancer. There is concern that damage to the immune system may affect cancer risk.
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| immune response |
the third line of defense which produces antibodies and specialized cells that inactivate foreign substances
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| immune |
an agent or process capable of modifying or influencing the function of the immune system. Immune modulators include cytokines (eg, IL-2, gamma interferon) and broad-acting agents. See also immunotherapy.
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