immune function

UK: /ɪˈmjuːn ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Definition

Definition of immune function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

ability of body defense system to find and fight harmful agents

TECH.

Stress and lack of sleep can weaken immune function over time.
Regular exercise is known to support healthy immune function.
Certain medications can suppress immune function in transplant patients.

unvaccinated

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Expressions with immune

immune to change

adj.

not affected by changes

The old system is immune to change and remains the same.

immune from prosecution

adj.

protected by law from being charged with a crime

The ambassador is immune from prosecution in this country.

be immune to

stay unaffected by someone's words actions or emotional pressure

He seems to be immune to their constant criticism.

immune system

organs and processes protecting from illness

A strong immune system prevents frequent colds.

immune deficiency

reduced ability of the immune system to function effectively

Patients with immune deficiency are more susceptible to infections..

immune response

recognition and reaction to invading substances

The immune response identifies and attacks harmful bacteria.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms with immune function included in their meaning

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immune deficiency

health condition

reduced ability of the immune system to function effectively

white blood cell

immune function

cell in blood that fights infection

immunoglobulin A

medical

antibody crucial for immune function in mucous membranes

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French:fonction immunitaire, ...
German:Immunfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione immunitaria, ...
Spanish:función inmunitaria, ...
Portuguese:função imunitária, ...
Chinese:免疫功能, ...
Japanese:免疫機能, ...
Arabic:وَظِيفَةُ الجِهازِ المَناعِيّ, ...
Hebrew:תִּפְקוּד חִיסּוּנִי, ...
Russian:иммунная функция, ...
Ukrainian:імунна функція, ...
Hindi:प्रतिरक्षा क्रिया, ...
Bengali:রোগপ্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা, ...
Catalan:funció immunitària, ...
Czech:imunitní funkce, ...
Danish:immunfunktion, ...
Dutch:immuunfunctie, ...
Greek:ανοσολογική λειτουργία, ...
Hungarian:immunműködés, ...
Khmer:មុខងារប្រព័ន្ធភាពស៊ាំ, ...
Korean:면역 기능, ...
Persian:عملکرد ایمنی, ...
Polish:funkcja odpornościowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):função imunológica, ...
Romanian:funcție imună, ...
Swedish:immunfunktion, ...
Thai:การทำงานของระบบภูมิคุ้มกัน, ...
Turkish:bağışıklık fonksiyonu, ...
Vietnamese:chức năng miễn dịch, ...

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