Autoimmunity. The immune system is a complex set of organs, cells, proteins and other substances that function to prevent infection. Primary immunodeficiency diseases are characterized by abnormalities in specific components of the immune system that lead to an increased susceptibility to infection.
How to Measure Ounces. Ounces are a measurement of mass or weight, and as such, you should use a scale when measuring ounces for a recipe, experiment, or similar procedure. In contrast, fluid ounces are a measurement of volume, so they are measured in a different manner. Note that there are also ways to estimate mass in ounces if precision is not necessary, and if required, you can easily convert a few other units of measurement into ounces.
Ounces Definition. Known as the US fluid ounce, the unit of volume for liquid substances is used as ounce in the US and other countries practicing the US Customary system. It is equals to approximately 1/8 of US cup, 1/16 of US pint, approximately 1.040842731 Imperial Fluid Ounces, 2 tablespoons or 6 teaspoons. The name ounce is derived from an old Latin word Onza, and the symbol adopted for this unit is fl oz. Convert Ounces