De immuniteit
Example: De immuniteit tegen het virus neemt toe na vaccinatie.
Definition
"De immuniteit" refers to the body's ability to resist or defend against infection or disease, especially after exposure to a virus or through vaccination. It describes the state in which the immune system can effectively recognize and combat harmful pathogens.
Etymology
The term "de immuniteit" comes from the Latin word 'immunitas,' meaning exemption or protection. Originally, it referred to exemption from public service or taxes, but over time, it evolved in medical language to denote the body's protection against diseases. Did you know that the concept of immunity was first scientifically studied in the late 19th century?
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"De immuniteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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