Het immuunsysteem
Example: Een sterk immuunsysteem helpt het lichaam infecties te bestrijden.
Definition
"Het immuunsysteem" refers to the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders, helping maintain health and prevent infections.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het immuunsysteem" comes from the Latin 'immunis,' meaning 'exempt' or 'protected,' combined with the Greek-derived 'system,' meaning 'organized whole.' Did you know? The concept of immunity dates back to ancient times when people noticed survivors of diseases were protected from reinfection.
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"Het immuunsysteem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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the immune system