Definition of Immune. Meaning of Immune. Synonyms of Immune

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Definition of Immune

Immune
Immune Im*mune", n. One who is immune; esp., a person who is immune from a disease by reason of previous affection with the disease or inoculation.
Immune
Immune Im*mune", a. [L. immunis. See Immunity.] Exempt; protected by inoculation. -- Im*mu"nize, v. t.

Meaning of Immune from wikipedia

- The immune system is a network of biological systems that protects an organism from diseases. It detects and responds to a wide variety of pathogens, from...
- biology, immunity is the state of being insusceptible or resistant to a noxious agent or process, especially a pathogen or infectious disease. Immunity may...
- Immunodeficiency, also known as immunocompromisation, is a state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious diseases and cancer is compromised...
- up immunity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Immunity may refer to: Immunity (medical), resistance of an organism to infection or disease Immunity (journal)...
- is a condition that results from an anomalous response of the adaptive immune system, wherein it mistakenly targets and attacks healthy, functioning parts...
- body have immune privilege (no immunity), meaning they are able to tolerate the introduction of antigens without eliciting an inflammatory immune response...
- The adaptive immune system, AIS, also known as the acquired immune system, or specific immune system is a subsystem of the immune system that is composed...
- Humoral immunity is the aspect of immunity that is mediated by macromolecules – including secreted antibodies, complement proteins, and certain antimicrobial...
- The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. It is a preventable disease. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV...
- An immune response is a physiological reaction which occurs within an organism in the context of inflammation for the purpose of defending against exogenous...