The Language of Medicine, 11e
The Language of Medicine, 11e
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ISBN: 9780323370813
Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner BA MAT
Publisher: Saunders
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Concept introduction: A defense system that consists of many biological structures and processes inside an organism in order to protect against the diseases is known as the immune system. If the immune system does not function properly, it may lead to many serious disorders. These disorders possess low activity or over activity of the immune system. It can be classified as allergy and asthma, autoimmune diseases, and immune deficiency diseases.

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