non-specific barriers
[nɒn-spəˈsɪfɪk ˈbæriərz]
nounpl: non-specific barriers
barreiras inespecíficas
1. Physical and chemical defenses in the body that protect against pathogens without targeting specific organisms; includes skin, mucous membranes, stomach acid, and antimicrobial proteins
Non-specific barriers like the skin and stomach acid are the first line of defense against infection.
Barreiras inespecíficas como a pele e o ácido estomacal são a primeira linha de defesa contra infecção.
2. In immunology, innate immune responses that are not directed against particular pathogens but act as general protective mechanisms
The body relies on non-specific barriers before the adaptive immune system develops targeted responses.
O corpo conta com barreiras inespecíficas antes do sistema imunológico adaptativo desenvolver respostas direcionadas.
This is primarily academic and medical terminology used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is fundamental to immunology education in schools and universities across Brazil, the USA, and Portugal. The term is not subject to regional variation as it maintains consistent usage in scientific contexts.
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