Autoimmune

usgb/ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːn/
adjective

Relates to the system within a body that causes it to attack its own cells.

She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder where her body attacks her own tissues.
Visual representation of "autoimmune" - Relates to the system within a body that causes it to attack its own cells

Often appears as...

  • autoimmune disease
  • autoimmune disorder

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Medical Condition

Used to describe illnesses where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body parts.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition.
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Specialist Vocabulary

Commonly used by healthcare professionals, but also understood by general public.

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Autoimmune diseases can be managed with proper treatment.
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Non-Contagious

'Autoimmune' refers to a body's self-response, not an illness you catch from others.

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Unlike the flu, autoimmune disorders are not contagious.
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