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immune

im·mune

US/ɪˈmjuːn/ fairly common
adjective (4) noun (1)

adjective

1.

relating to the condition of immunity

  • “the immune system”
2.

secure against

  • “immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda”
  • “immune from criminal prosecution”
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3.

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

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4.

(usually followed by `to'') not affected by a given influence

  • “immune to persuasion”
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noun

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Origin

From Middle English, from Middle French immun, from Latin immūnis (“exempt from public service”), from in- (“not”) + mūnus (“service”).

Phrases

  • acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  • cell-mediated immune response
  • gay-related immune deficiency
  • immune cell
  • immune complex
  • immune deficiency
  • immune evasion
  • immune globulin

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