Auto-immune
Auto-immune
Auto-immune (pronunciation: /ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːn/) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. The term is derived from the Greek words "autos" meaning self and "immunis" meaning exempt, referring to the immune system's response to its own cells.
Etymology
The term "auto-immune" was first used in the early 20th century, with the discovery of antibodies that reacted with the body's own tissues. It is derived from the Greek "autos" (self) and Latin "immunis" (exempt), referring to the immune system's response to its own cells.
Related Terms
- Autoimmune disease: A disease resulting from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases.
- Immune response: The activities of the immune system against foreign substances.
- Antibodies: Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy toxins or disease-carrying organisms.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auto-immune
- Wikipedia's article - Auto-immune
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