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Immune System Phenomena > Immunity > Immunity, Innate

Preferred term

Immunity, Innate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, constitutional factors such as BODY TEMPERATURE and immediate acting immune cells such as NATURAL KILLER CELLS.

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Entry terms

  • Immunity, Native
  • Immunity, Natural
  • Immunity, Non-Specific
  • Innate Immune Response
  • Innate Immunity

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Immunité innée

    French

  • Immunité native
  • Immunité naturelle
  • Immunité non spécifique

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MQ0CR71P-M

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