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Definition of immune - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalprotected from infection by the body's defense system
- The immune response was triggered by the virus.
2.
unaffectednot affected by a given influence
- He seemed immune to criticism.
3.
legalexempt from obligation or penalty
- He is immune from paying taxes.
Noun
epidemiologyDated person not susceptible to a diseaseDated
- The immune was unaffected by the outbreak.
Expressions with immune
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not affected by changes
The old system is immune to change and remains the same.
protected by law from being charged with a crime
The ambassador is immune from prosecution in this country.
stay unaffected by someone's words actions or emotional pressure
He seems to be immune to their constant criticism.
organs and processes protecting from illness
A strong immune system prevents frequent colds.
reduced ability of the immune system to function effectively
Patients with immune deficiency are more susceptible to infections.
ability of body defense system to find and fight harmful agents
Stress and lack of sleep can weaken immune function over time.
recognition and reaction to invading substances
The immune response identifies and attacks harmful bacteria.
current condition of protection against disease given by the immune system
The doctor checked his immune status before giving the live vaccine.
infectious disease caused by HIV weakening the immune system
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome affects millions worldwide.
person or animal carrying a pathogen without symptoms
The immune carrier unknowingly spread the virus to others.
molecule formed when antibody binds to antigen
The immune complex was detected in the blood sample.
body's defense against harmful invaders like bacteria or viruses
An immune reaction helps protect you from infections.
medication used to prevent organ rejection
Doctors often use an immune suppressant drug to prevent rejection of the new organ.
immune reaction using T cells, not antibodies, to fight infection
The cell-mediated immune response targets infected cells directly.
defense of the body using special white blood cells to attack threats
The vaccine boosted the cellular immune response against the virus.
immune response involving B cells and antibodies
The humoral immune response targets bacteria in the bloodstream.
cell in the body’s defense system that helps fight infections
A white blood cell is a type of immune cell.
proteins acting as antibodies in immune response
Doctors administered immune globulin to boost the patient's immunity.
state when body defenses do not react against certain harmless or self substances
Immune tolerance helps prevent the body from attacking its own tissues.
Origin of immune
Latin, immunis (exempt from service)
Terms with immune included in their meaning
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immune response
physical symptoms from overreaction to a triggering substance
acr: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
disease impairing immune system, caused by HIV
acr: human immunodeficiency virus
virus that attacks the immune system
medical
immune system disorder causing adverse reactions
medical
immune system reaction to certain foods causing physical symptoms
immune reaction
immune system reaction to peanut proteins
medical
medication that reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system
immune from blame
not able to be criticized because seen as perfect
medical
immune system reaction to an allergen
figurative
immune to criticism or failure
health procedure
process of making someone immune to a disease
medical
caused by microorganisms in weakened immune systems
society
something immune to criticism due to societal norms
safe immune
be safe from harm or criticism by others
clinic anatomy
pads of immune tissue high behind the nose, sometimes removed by operation
medical
reaction where the immune system makes antibodies against foreign material
health procedure
process of making someone immune to a disease
medical
make someone immune to a disease
immunity
state of being immune to harm or damage
immune system
small organ producing and storing cells that fight infection
medical
proteins in blood aiding immune response
biology
substance that triggers an immune response
immune function
cell in blood that fights infection
immune system
cell in blood fighting infections and diseases
Examples of immune in a sentence
Her immune system is very strong. This coating is immune to moisture damage. She is not immune to stress. The diplomat was immune from local prosecution. Judges are immune from certain lawsuits. The immune were crucial in controlling the epidemic.
Researchers studied the immune to understand resistance.
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- French:immunitaire, immunisé, ...
- German:immun, Immune, ...
- Italian:immunitario, immunizzato, ...
- Spanish:inmunológico, persona inmune, ...
- Portuguese:imunológico, imune, ...
- Chinese:免疫的, 免疫者, ...
- Japanese:免疫の, 免疫者, ...
- Arabic:مناعي, مُحصَّن, ...
- Hebrew:חָסִין, מְחוּסָּן, ...
- Russian:иммунный, иммунный человек, ...
- Ukrainian:імунний, несприйнятливий, ...
- Hindi:रोग प्रतिरोधक, रोग प्रतिरक्षा, ...
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