ImmunityDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunity_%28medical%29) In biology, immunity is the state of having sufficient biological defences to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion. It is the capability of the body to resist harmful microbes from entering it. Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components. The non-specific components act either as barriers or as eliminators of wide range of pathogens irrespective of antigenic specificity. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: Natural immunotolerance Premunition Protective immunity
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