🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

면역력

Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeonyeokryeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Immunity/ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"예방접종은 질병에 대한 면역력을 길러준다."

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

    "Vaccination builds up immunity to the disease."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'immunity' originates from the Latin word 'immunitas', which referred to exemption from public service or tax. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass protection against disease, particularly in the context of the immune system's ability to resist infections.

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