Autoimmunity

Pronunciation: /ˈɔtoʊˈˌɪmjunəti/

Autoimmunity (noun)

  1. A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues.
  2. A long-term immune problem that can lead to chronic illness and repeated inflammation.

Examples

  • Autoimmunity happens when the immune system attacks the body.
  • The body can suffer from autoimmunity when immune cells target it.