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Definition of autoimmune

autoimmune

/ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːn/
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• adjective

1

Relating to a disease or immune response in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and tissues.

Example

"Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are common examples of chronic autoimmune disorders."

• Rhymes for autoimmune

• Nearby Words

autofill
autofocus
autograph
autoimmune
automagically
automaker
automat

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the Greek prefix 'auto-' (meaning 'self') and 'immune' (from Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autoimmune. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autoimmune
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