Autoimmune Disease Glossary

noun a type of small protein that is important in cell signaling, especially in the immune system

• The researchers studied the role of cytokines in the immune response.
• Cytokines are like messengers that tell your immune system what to do.
• Some people call cytokines the 'traffic directors' of the immune system.
• In the battle against infection, cytokines are the generals leading the troops.

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adjective describing a person or thing that has reduced or weakened immune system function

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• Patients who are immunosuppressed have a weakened immune system and need to take extra precautions.
• My friend, who is immunosuppressed, has to be extra careful about germs and illnesses.
• Dude, if you're immunosuppressed, you gotta watch out for getting sick easily.
• Being immunosuppressed is like having your body's defenses on low power mode.