CEFR C1

autoimmune

adjective

Meaning

Caused by the immune system producing antibodies that attack the body's own tissues.

Examples

The doctor explained that her joint pain was caused by an autoimmune disorder.
Researchers are still trying to understand why the body triggers an autoimmune response against itself.

Synonyms: self-attacking, immune-mediated, hypersensitive, pathological

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autoimmune (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːn/

Definition

Caused by the immune system producing antibodies that attack the body's own tissues.

Examples

The doctor explained that her joint pain was caused by an autoimmune disorder.
Researchers are still trying to understand why the body triggers an autoimmune response against itself.

How to Use autoimmune

autoimmune disease (collocation): a condition caused by the immune system attacking the body — "Many people suffer from an autoimmune disease without realizing it initially."

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