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Body - The Immune System

Here you will learn some English words related to the immune system, such as "antibody", "basophil", and "lymphocyte".

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one of the many cells that protects the body against diseases

Ex: Certain diseases , such as leukemia , can cause abnormal levels of white blood cells in the bloodstream .
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antibody
[noun]

a blood protein produced to fight diseases or infections, or in response to foreign substances in the body

Ex: Drugs that weaken your immune system can lower antibody levels .
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antigen
[noun]

any foreign substance in the body that can trigger a response from the immune system

Ex: A positive test result indicates that the antigen is present in the sample .
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basophil
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a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and immune responses in the human body

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a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, responsible for recognizing and destroying foreign invaders in the body

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an immune cell that produces antibodies to help protect the body against infections

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a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune response by recognizing and attacking infected or abnormal cells

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a type of immune cell that displays foreign antigens on its surface to activate other cells of the immune system, such as T cells and B cells, to mount an immune response against the pathogen

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cytokine
[noun]

a small protein that regulates immune responses and cell communication in the human body

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monocyte
[noun]

a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses and inflammation

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an immune cell that can respond more quickly and effectively to a pathogen upon re-exposure

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an immune cell that retains information about previously encountered pathogens to mount a quicker and more efficient immune response upon re-exposure

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a mature B lymphocyte that secretes antibodies

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a type of immune cell that plays a critical role in presenting antigens to other immune cells, helping to initiate and regulate immune responses

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a type of white blood cell characterized by cytoplasmic granules and involved in the body's immune response

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a group of proteins that are found on the surface of cells and play a key role in the immune system recognition and response

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a type of immune cell that can directly kill infected or abnormal cells in the body

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a type of immune cell that plays a central role in coordinating and regulating immune responses

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a type of immune cell that helps maintain immune balance and prevent excessive immune responses in the human body

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a set of genes that help the immune system recognize and respond to foreign substances in the body by presenting them to immune cells for identification

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a type of white blood cell that engulfs and destroys foreign substances, pathogens, and cellular debris in the body

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phagocyte
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a type of immune cell in the human body that engulfs and eliminates pathogens and foreign particles through the process of phagocytosis

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mast cell
[noun]

a type of immune cell that releases chemical mediators involved in allergic reactions

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a type of white blood cell that helps defend the body against bacterial infections by engulfing and destroying bacteria

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leukocyte
[noun]

a key component of the immune system responsible for defending the body against infections and diseases

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a type of immune cell that has the ability to suppress immune responses, and they are often associated with pathological conditions such as cancer and inflammation

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a specialized type of white blood cell found in the human body

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a type of immune cell that is capable of recognizing and destroying infected or cancerous cells in the body without prior sensitization or activation

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adenoid
[noun]

(usually plural) each of the pair of large lymphoid tissues high up in the throat and behind the nose that have to be removed if swollen

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tonsil
[noun]

(anatomy) each of the pair of lymphoid tissues in the pharynx at the side of the tongue root

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spleen
[noun]

(anatomy) an abdominal organ that controls the quality of the blood cells

Ex: The spleen also serves as a reservoir for platelets and white blood cells , releasing them into circulation as needed to support the immune response .
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a small organ in the lymphatic system that filters and traps foreign substances, helping to fight infections and support immune responses

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macrocyte
[noun]

an abnormally large red blood cell found in the bloodstream

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microcyte
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an abnormally small red blood cell that can indicate certain types of anemia or underlying health conditions

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an immature form of a red blood cell that indicates active blood cell production in the bone marrow

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an abnormally shaped red blood cell that deviates from the normal biconcave disc shape, often seen in certain blood disorders or pathologies

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