Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: electromagnetic spectrum (Noun). The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays through visible light, infrared, and radio waves, to X-rays.
Excessive alcohol can damage the immune system because the alcohol will prevent nutrients from feeding your immune system. The alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream through your stomach. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol will reduce the white blood cell count in the body.
Other short term effects of alcohol include harm to the bodyâs tissues: 1  Stomach: Alcohol irritates the stomach and intestine lining and increases stomach acid secretion. This causes vomiting. 2  Skin: Alcohol increases blood flow to the skin, causing users to sweat and appear flushed.