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Immunity

Immunity refers to the body's resistance to injury from invading organisms, acquired from the mother at birth, through disease, or through vaccinations and inoculations; a response to foreign microorganisms that occurs with repeated exposure and results in resistance to a disease.

Immunizing mechanisms

Immunizing mechanisms refer to control strategies that alter the effects of self -discrepant evidence.

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Immunocompetence

Immunocompetence refers to the degree to which the immune system functions effectively.

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Immunocompromise

Immunocompromise is defined as the degree to which the immune system responds sub-optimally, because of either reduced numbers of cells or reduced functioning.

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Immunocontraceptives

Immunocontraceptives refers to vaccines designed to suppress testicular function and eliminate sperm and testosterone production.

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Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy refers to the treatment involving the activation of the body’s own immune system to fight cancer or other diseases. Immunotherapy, moreover, is theprocedure in which the body is exposed to specific substances to elicit an immune response in order to offer better protection upon subsequent exposure.

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Impact injury

Impact injury is defined as a type of closed head injury in which the physical forces act on the brain tissue at the point of impact.

IMPACT theory

IMPACT theory refers to a theory of leadership that states that there are six (6) styles of leadership, such as: 1. informational, 2. magnetic, 3. position, 4. affiliation, 5. coercive, and 6. tactical and that each style will be effective only in one of six (6) organizational climates.

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