O sistema imunológico
Example: O sistema imunológico protege o corpo contra doenças.
Definition
"O sistema imunológico" is the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against harmful pathogens and diseases, protecting the body from infections and maintaining overall health.
Etymology
The phrase "o sistema imunológico" comes from Portuguese, where "sistema" means system, and "imunológico" relates to immunity, derived from Latin 'immunis' meaning exempt or protected. Did you know? The concept of an immune system evolved as scientists understood how the body defends itself from disease over time.
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