Immunology Terms

noun a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen

• The antibody detected in the blood sample indicates a recent infection.
• The doctor said my antibodies are fighting off the virus.
• I heard that new supplement is like an antibody for your immune system.
• His kindness acted as an antibody against the negativity surrounding him.

noun A colorless fluid containing white blood cells, that bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.

• The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting lymph throughout the body.
• I heard that swollen lymph nodes could be a sign of infection.
• My lymph is acting up again, I think I need to see a doctor.
• His words flowed through my mind like lymph, spreading their influence everywhere.

noun a type of bacteria that is long, slender, and spiral-shaped

• The spirochete bacteria is known for its spiral shape and ability to cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
• I heard that spirochete bacteria can really mess up your health if you're not careful.
• Those spirochetes are some nasty little buggers, ain't they?
• The spirochete of doubt continued to spiral in her mind, causing her anxiety to grow.

noun the frequency of a pathogen in a population, as measured by serological tests

• The study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of the virus in the population.
• They're trying to figure out how many people have antibodies to the virus.
• They're checking to see how many folks have already had the bug.
• The seroprevalence data painted a picture of the virus's impact on the community.

noun a protein shell that surrounds the genetic material of a virus

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• The capsid is the protein shell that surrounds a virus particle.
• The capsid is like the protective coat of a virus.
• That virus has a tough capsid, like armor.
• The capsid acts as a shield for the virus, keeping it safe from the immune system.

noun acronym for 'Peripheral Nerve Injury'

• The study aimed to investigate the relationship between stress and PNI outcomes.
• I heard that PNI can have a big impact on your overall health.
• My friend swears by PNI techniques to help with anxiety.
• In a way, PNI acts as a bridge between psychology and physiology.

adjective describing something that does not contain cells

• Acellular organisms do not contain cells and are typically considered non-living.
• These acellular organisms are so tiny, you can't even see them under a microscope.
• I heard that acellular stuff is like, totally weird and mysterious.
• The acellular nature of their relationship made it difficult to define.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• Active immunity is achieved when the body produces its own antibodies in response to a specific pathogen.
• When you get sick and your body fights off the illness, that's active immunity in action.
• Your immune system is like a superhero, using active immunity to protect you from getting sick.
• Just like a well-trained army, active immunity stands ready to defend your body against any invading germs.