Phenomena and Processes

Autoimmunity

Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

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Abstract

Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Autoimmunities
  • Autoimmune Response
  • Autoimmune Responses

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

90

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Previous Indexing

  • Autoantibodies (1966-1989)
  • Autoimmune Diseases (1966-1989)

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  1. G12.450w.192w

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NLM Classification

QW 545

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Autoimmunity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015551. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015551
  2. Autoimmunity. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoimmunity
  3. Autoimmunity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192360