Immunity
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Used for
acquired immunity, innate immunity, native immunity, natural immunity, natural resistance
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See for
immune resistance, immunogenic, immunoreaction, immunoreactivity
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Broader Terms
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Narrower Terms
antigen antibody reaction, autoimmunity, bactericidal immunity, cell mediated cytotoxicity, cellular immunity, cross immunity, humoral immunity, immune tolerance /unresponsiveness, immunologic memory
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Related Terms
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Scope Note
nonsusceptibility to the invasive or pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or to the toxic effect of antigenic substances.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Such immunity is an entitlement not to stand trial, not a defense from liability.
- Immunity | Back to Top Immunity is the body's capability to repel foreign substances and cells.
- If innate immunity is the central focus, assignment to III may be appropriate; if antigen presentation is the central focus, assignment to CMIA or CMIB may be appropriate.
- Diplomatic immunity is a principle of international law by which certain foreign government officials are not subject to the jurisdiction of local courts and other authorities for both their official and, to a large extent, their personal activities.
- Commentary Immunity is Affront to the ‘Rule of Law’ April 1, 1983David J.
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