Premunition

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Premunition

Premunition (pronunciation: pre-mu-ni-tion) is a term used in medicine and immunology to describe a state of resistance to infection or toxicity, achieved by the presence of antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

Etymology

The term 'premunition' is derived from the Latin word 'praemunitio', which means 'a fortifying in advance'. It was first used in the medical context in the early 20th century.

Related Terms

  • Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
  • Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
  • Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
  • Toxicity: The degree to which a substance can damage an organism.
  • White Blood Cells: Also known as leukocytes, they are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

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