An altered reactivity in which antibodies (autoantibodies) are produced against an individual's own tissues, causing a destructive rather than a protective effect. ... Synonym: autoimmunity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: aw′tō-al′er-jē Definitions: 1. An obsolete term for an altered reactivity in which antibodies (autoantibodies) are produced against a person's own tissues, causing a destructive rather than a protective effect. Synonyms: autoimmunity
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autoallergy, autoallergic, autoallergization Autoimmune; the immune response of an organism against any of its own tissues, cells, or cell components.
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