immune system
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immune system
The biological defense system of a living being, which protects the body from pathogens such as viruses and bacteria and recognizes and fights foreign substances.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung und ausreichend Schlaf stärken das Immunsystem.
A balanced diet and enough sleep strengthen the immune system.
The word is made up of 'Immun-' (related to biological defense) and 'das System' (the system). The article 'das' comes from the head noun 'System'.
Das Immunsystem ist ein komplexes Netzwerk im Körper.
The immune system is a complex network in the body.
Although 'Immunsystem' (immune system) is a term from medicine, it is very often used in everyday language, especially when talking about health, nutrition, and colds.
Ich esse viel Obst, um mein Immunsystem zu unterstützen.
I eat a lot of fruit to support my immune system.
In connection with the immune system, the verbs 'stärken' (to strengthen), 'schwächen' (to weaken), and 'unterstützen' (to support) are used very often.
Wenig Schlaf und viel Stress können das Immunsystem schwächen.
Little sleep and a lot of stress can weaken the immune system.
To describe the state of the immune system, the adjectives 'stark' (strong) or 'schwach' (weak) are usually used. 'Intakt' (intact) and 'geschwächt' (weakened) are also common.
Nach der Krankheit war sein Immunsystem noch sehr geschwächt.
After the illness, his immune system was still very weakened.
defense
Abwehr refers more to the ability or process of recognizing and fighting pathogens. The Immunsystem is the biological system responsible for this task. Abwehr is appropriate for the response, while Immunsystem refers to the system responsible for it.
Nach der Infektion erkennt das Immunsystem die Viren und bekämpft sie.
After the infection, the immune system recognized the viruses and fought them.
Nach der Infektion beginnt die Abwehr des Körpers gegen die Viren.
After the infection, the body’s defenses began fighting the viruses.
