El sistema immunitari
Example: El sistema immunitari protegeix el cos contra les infeccions externes.
Definition
"El sistema immunitari" refers to the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against infections and harmful substances, maintaining overall health by recognizing and neutralizing pathogens.
Etymology
The phrase "el sistema immunitari" originates from Latin roots: 'systema' meaning 'organized whole' and 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' or 'protected.' Did you know that the concept of immunity dates back to observations of disease resistance in ancient times, but the term 'immunitari' specifically relates to the body's protective mechanisms discovered much later?
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"El sistema immunitari" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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