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Immune system

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system)

The immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. To function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. (Wikipedia)

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Defence mechanisms
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Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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