The immune system protects the body against infection and disease. It is a complex and integrated system of cells, tissues, and organs that have specialized roles in defending against foreign substances and pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
The shmoo (plural: shmoon, also shmoos) is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp (1909â79); the character first appeared in its classic comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948.
Wahoos, or Hoos for short, is an unofficial nickname for sports teams of the University of Virginia, officially referred to as the Cavaliers. The terms are both also used in a more general context by students and alumni to refer to themselves as fans and alumni of the University. Origins.