Autoimmune
Autoimmune
Autoimmune (pronunciation: /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːn/) refers to the body's immune system's response against its own cells and tissues. The term is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "immune" referring to the immune system.
Etymology
The term "autoimmune" was first used in the early 20th century, derived from the Greek word "auto" (self) and the Latin word "immunis" (exempt), referring to the body's immune response to its own cells and tissues.
Related Terms
- Autoimmunity: The condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells.
- Autoimmune disease: A disease resulting from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.
- Autoantibody: An antibody produced by the immune system that is directed against one or more of the individual's own proteins.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Immune system: The body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.
- Immune response: The reaction of the immune system towards a foreign substance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autoimmune
- Wikipedia's article - Autoimmune
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