autoimmunity
[/ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːnɪti/]
nounfemininepl: autoimunidades
autoimunidade
1. A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues, treating them as foreign invaders.
Autoimmunity is the underlying cause of many chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
A autoimunidade é a causa subjacente de muitas doenças crônicas, como artrite reumatoide e lúpus.
2. The state or quality of having an abnormal immune response directed against one's own body tissues.
The research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of autoimmunity in Type 1 diabetes.
A pesquisa concentra-se em compreender os mecanismos da autoimunidade no diabetes tipo 1.
Autoimmunity is a significant health concern in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, there has been increased awareness and research funding for autoimmune diseases in recent years, particularly through institutions like FIOCRUZ and major teaching hospitals. The term is primarily used in medical, scientific, and healthcare professional contexts rather than in casual conversation.
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