Immune system
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| Term | Immune system |
| Short definition | immune system (ih-MYOON SIS-tem) A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that help the body fight infections and other diseases. The immune system includes white blood cells and organs and tissues of the lymphatic system, such as the thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels and bone marrow |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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immune system - (pronounced) (ih-MYOON SIS-tem) A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that help the body fight infections and other diseases. The immune system includes white blood cells and organs and tissues of the lymphatic system, such as the thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels and bone marrow
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