Definitions
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- adjective Of or relating to an immune response by the body against one of its own cells or tissues.
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- adjective pathology, immunology Of or pertaining to
autoimmunity .
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- adjective of or relating to the immune response of the body against substance normally present in the body
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Examples
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The benefits of this dietary lifestyle are unusually broad, going beyond the prevention of most diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, certain autoimmune diseases and nuisance diseases (colds, flu, acne, headaches, etc.).
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.: President Clinton's Intervention in the Health Debate Is Momentous Ph.D. T. Colin Campbell 2010
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The benefits of this dietary lifestyle are unusually broad, going beyond the prevention of most diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, certain autoimmune diseases and nuisance diseases (colds, flu, acne, headaches, etc.).
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.: President Clinton's Intervention in the Health Debate Is Momentous Ph.D. T. Colin Campbell 2010
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The benefits of this dietary lifestyle are unusually broad, going beyond the prevention of most diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, certain autoimmune diseases and nuisance diseases (colds, flu, acne, headaches, etc.).
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.: President Clinton's Intervention in the Health Debate Is Momentous Ph.D. T. Colin Campbell 2010
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Arava works by blocking an enzyme that's involved in autoimmune inflammation.
Archive 2003-03-01 2003
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Some diseases, like cancer and certain autoimmune conditions, are characterized by a reduction in cell death, leading to the survival of cells normally destined to die.
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SLE is a long-term autoimmune disorder affecting about one in every 2000 people.
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Experts at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) found that smokers with the long-term autoimmune disorder faced an increased risk for skin damage and rashes.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Experts at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) found that smokers with the long-term autoimmune disorder faced an increased risk for skin damage and rashes.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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I called Mrs. Johnson and told her that Blackie had a condition called autoimmune hemolytic anemia — his body was destroying its own blood cells.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs Jack Canfield 2008
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I called Mrs. Johnson and told her that Blackie had a condition called autoimmune hemolytic anemia — his body was destroying its own blood cells.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs Jack Canfield 2008
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