Immunity
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Used for
acquired immunity, innate immunity, native immunity, natural immunity, natural resistance
See for
immune resistance, immunogenic, immunoreaction, immunoreactivity
Broader Terms
Narrower Terms
antigen antibody reaction, autoimmunity, bactericidal immunity, cell mediated cytotoxicity, cellular immunity, cross immunity, humoral immunity, immune tolerance /unresponsiveness, immunologic memory
Related Terms
Scope Note
nonsusceptibility to the invasive or pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or to the toxic effect of antigenic substances.
Facts
- Immunity is the body's capability to repel foreign substances and cells.
- The state of being insusceptible to something.
- Secured against
- Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.
