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Definition: Disorders caused by abnormal or absent immunologic mechanisms, whether humoral, cell-mediated, or both. Synonym(s): Immune Disorders / Immunologic Diseases / Diseases of Immune System / Immune Diseases /.
A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. There are four main types of disease: pathogenic disease, deficiency disease, hereditary disease, and physiological disease.Pathogenic diseases are caused by what is called a pathogen. Pathogens are parasitic organisms that cause disease in their host.For example the pathogen e.coli which can make people ill or kill them. Deficiency diseases are caused by a deficiency of a particular nutrient in the diet.A lack of vitamin c causes scurvy. Hereditary diseases are passed on through generations via their genes, for example sickle cell disease.hysiological diseases such as diabetes can be treated by: Diet-a healthy diet is key to controlling blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes complications. Exercise-regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing complications of diabetes such as stroke and kidney failure.