CEFR C1

immunoevasion

noun

Meaning

The process by which cells or organisms avoid detection by the immune system, often through mechanisms such as suppressing immune cell activation or producing immune-inhibiting molecules.

Examples

Tumor cells can employ immunoevasion strategies to evade immune surveillance and promote their growth.
Immunoevasion is a key factor in the persistence of chronic infections, as pathogens can evade the host's immune response.

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immunoevasion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪm.juː.noʊ.ɪˈveɪ.ʒən/

Definition

The process by which cells or organisms avoid detection by the immune system, often through mechanisms such as suppressing immune cell activation or producing immune-inhibiting molecules.

Examples

Tumor cells can employ immunoevasion strategies to evade immune surveillance and promote their growth.
Immunoevasion is a key factor in the persistence of chronic infections, as pathogens can evade the host's immune response.

How to Use immunoevasion

use immunoevasion to (verb phrase): to employ immunoevasion mechanisms — "Cancer cells use immunoevasion to evade the immune system."
mechanism of immunoevasion (noun phrase): a process or strategy used for immunoevasion — "The mechanism of immunoevasion used by the tumor cells allowed them to progress rapidly."

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