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immune

[ɪˈmjuːn]

immune Definition

  • 1resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
  • 2protected or exempt from something undesirable

Using immune: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immune" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is immune to the flu virus because she got vaccinated.

  • Example

    The company is immune to economic downturns due to its diverse portfolio.

  • Example

    He seems immune to criticism and never takes it personally.

immune Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using immune

  • be protected or unaffected by something

    Example

    He seems to be immune to stress and never gets anxious.

  • grant someone protection or exemption from something

    Example

    The government gave the whistleblower immunity in exchange for their testimony.

  • develop resistance to something over time through repeated exposure

    Example

    Children who attend daycare often build up immunity to common illnesses.

Phrases with immune

  • the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response

    Example

    The immune system fights off infections and diseases.

  • immune response

    the reaction of the immune system to foreign substances, cells, and tissues, including the production of antibodies and the activation of white blood cells

    Example

    The immune response is triggered when the body detects a pathogen.

  • a condition in which the immune system is weakened or absent, making the body vulnerable to infections and diseases

    Example

    HIV/AIDS is an example of an immune deficiency disorder.

Origins of immune

from Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt'

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Summary: immune in Brief

The term 'immune' [ɪˈmjuːn] refers to being resistant to a particular infection or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. It can also mean being protected or exempt from something undesirable, as in 'The company is immune to economic downturns.' The immune system is the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, and idioms like 'be immune to something' and 'give someone immunity' denote protection or exemption.

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