NATURAL IMMUNITIES
\nˈat͡ʃəɹə͡l ɪmjˈuːnɪtiz], \nˈatʃəɹəl ɪmjˈuːnɪtiz], \n_ˈa_tʃ_ə_ɹ_əl ɪ_m_j_ˈuː_n_ɪ_t_i_z]\
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The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from non-specific mechanisms such as genetic endowment, naturally occurring antiviral and bactericidal substances, phagocytosis, and constitutional factors such as body temperature, oxygen tension, and age.
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Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.