autoimmunity

American  

[aw-toh-i-myoon-i-tee] / ˌɔ toʊ ɪˈmyun ɪ ti /

noun

plural

autoimmunities

1. Pathology. a condition in which an organism experiences an immune response against its own cells, tissues, or organs.

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Example Sentences

In the latest study, the team set out to solve a more difficult challenge: preventing or curing diabetes driven by autoimmunity, where the immune system spontaneously targets and kills the body's own islet cells.

From Science Daily

Researchers are studying whether Covid-19 infections might accelerate autoimmunity, and whether chronic stress, certain prescription drugs or long-term exposure to “forever chemicals” in water and packaging might contribute.

From The Wall Street Journal

They write that understanding the role of IFN-gamma in autoimmunity may lead to the development of treatments for related diseases.

From Science Daily

If 33-merDGP oligomers are formed, they may damage the epithelial cell network, allowing gluten peptides, bacteria, and other toxins to pass massively into the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and, in celiac disease, autoimmunity.

From Science Daily

If the test identifies signs of autoimmunity, patients can be treated promptly.

From Science Magazine