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immunity
noun im·mu·ni·ty \i-ˈmyü-nə-tē\
medical : the power to keep yourself from being affected by a disease
: special protection from what is required for most people by law
plural im·mu·ni·ties
Full Definition of IMMUNITY
: the quality or state of being immune; especially : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products
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First Known Use of IMMUNITY
14th century
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IMMUNITY Defined for Kids
immunity
noun im·mu·ni·ty \i-ˈmyü-nə-tē\
plural im·mu·ni·ties
Definition of IMMUNITY for Kids
1
: freedom from an obligation or penalty to which others are subject <immunity from punishment>
2
: the power to resist infection whether natural or acquired (as by vaccination)
Medical Dictionary
immunity
noun im·mu·ni·ty \im-ˈyü-nət-ē\
plural im·mu·ni·ties
Medical Definition of IMMUNITY
: the quality or state of being immune; especially : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products—see acquired immunity, active immunity, natural immunity, passive immunity
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