Immuunuvälitteinen
Immuunuvälitteinen is an Estonian term that translates to "immune-mediated" in English. It describes a condition or process where the body's own immune system is responsible for causing damage or disease. In a healthy state, the immune system protects the body from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. However, in immune-mediated conditions, this system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells, tissues, or organs.
These conditions can manifest in various ways. Autoimmune diseases are a prime example, where the immune system
Diagnosing immune-mediated conditions often involves a combination of clinical examination, blood tests to detect specific antibodies