L'immunòleg
Example: L'immunòleg estudia com funciona el sistema immunitari.
Definition
"L'immunòleg" refers to a medical professional specializing in immunology, the study of the immune system and its functions. This specialist diagnoses and treats immune system disorders, working to understand how the body defends itself against diseases and infections.
Etymology
The word "l'immunòleg" comes from the Catalan language, combining "immun-" from the Latin 'immunis,' meaning 'exempt' or 'protected,' and the suffix '-òleg,' which denotes a specialist or expert, derived from the Greek 'logia,' meaning 'study.' Did you know? The term highlights the focus on protective immunity in the body.
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