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Autoimmune - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Autoimmune : adj : of or relating to the immune response of the body against
substance normally present in the body
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Autoimmune : Autoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself.
Autoimmunity is present to some extent in everyone and is usually harmless. However, autoimmunity can cause a broad range of human illnesses, known collectively as genetic influences as well as
environmental triggers.
Autoimmunity is evidenced by the presence of antigens .
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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