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complement system
This term refers to a specific biochemical cascade within the innate immune system. It is a technical medical term used primarily in immunology, pathology, and clinical medicine. The word "complement" here does not mean a completion or a matching pair, but rather the action of complementing or enhancing the activity of antibodies.
Because it describes a singular, complex biological mechanism, it is treated as an uncountable noun in most scientific contexts. It is rarely pluralized unless referring to different types of complement systems across various species.
Meanings
Examples
The complement system helps the body identify and destroy invading bacteria.
Does the complement system activate through the classical pathway or the alternative pathway?
A deficiency in the complement system can make a person more susceptible to certain infections.
A deficiency in the complement system can make a person more susceptible to certain infections.
The complement system acts as a bridge between innate and adaptive immunity.
I wonder if this specific drug inhibits the complement system to reduce inflammation.
The complement system triggers a cascade of protein activations to puncture the cell wall of the pathogen.
The complement system triggers a cascade of protein activations to puncture the cell wall of the pathogen.
We need to analyze how the complement system reacts to this particular viral strain.
The patient has an autoimmune disorder where the complement system attacks healthy tissue.
The patient has an autoimmune disorder where the complement system attacks healthy tissue.