autoimmune

[aw-toh-i-myoon]

adjective

Immunology.

1. of or relating to the immune response of an organism against any of its own tissues, cells, or cell components.

autoimmune

/ ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːn /

adjective

1. (of a disease) caused by the action of antibodies produced against substances normally present in the body

Other Word Forms

• autoimmunity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of autoimmune¹

First recorded in 1950–55; auto- ¹ + immune

Example Sentences

Fatigue, joint pain, rashes, brain fog or tingling in the hands and feet can seem like normal signs of aging—but they may also point to an autoimmune disease.

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A public hospital, however, supplies free medication for my autoimmune disease.

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Excess NET formation has been linked to serious inflammatory and clotting conditions, including severe infections, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

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Drug misuse, chemical exposure, autoimmune diseases and infections are among the conditions that can cause a perforated septum.

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Antibody-based drugs are widely used to treat conditions like cancer and autoimmune diseases, but they have shown limited success in addressing disorders of the brain.

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