protective system
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of protective system
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The research team discovered that pancreatic tumors take advantage of a protective system normally used by healthy cells.
From Science Daily
According to Dr. Adam Wahida, also a first author, "In the long term, we can imagine genetic or molecular strategies to stabilize this protective system. For now, however, our work clearly remains in the realm of basic research."
From Science Daily
The main obstacle for researchers was the blood-brain barrier, a protective system that shields the brain from harmful substances.
From Science Daily
That is a real problem, and it’s part of the mismatch between the First Amendment and how it’s supposed to operate, and the real binding power we would need in a free speech–protective system.
From Slate
He said a protective system akin to a circuit breaker isolated the failed equipment, leading to a brief voltage dip.
From Seattle Times
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