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Immunity, Innate

The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, constitutional factors such as BODY TEMPERATURE and immediate acting immune cells such as NATURAL KILLER CELLS.

Year introduced: 2009(1978)

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Tree Number(s): G12.450.564

MeSH Unique ID: D007113

Entry Terms:

  • Immunity, Natural
  • Natural Immunity
  • Immunity, Non-Specific
  • Immunity, Non Specific
  • Non-Specific Immunity
  • Immunity, Native
  • Native Immunity
  • Innate Immunity
  • Innate Immune Response
  • Immune Response, Innate
  • Immune Responses, Innate
  • Innate Immune Responses
  • Resistance, Natural
  • Natural Resistance

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