innate immunity

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in·nate im·mu·ni·ty

resistance manifested by a species (or by races, families, and individuals in a species) that has not been immunized (sensitized, allergized) by previous infection or vaccination; much of it results from body mechanisms that are poorly understood but differ from those responsible for the altered reactivity associated with the specific nature of acquired immunity; in general, innate immunity is nonspecific and is not stimulated by specific antigens.
See also: self.

Synonym(s): natural immunity, nonspecific immunity

innate immunity

See natural immunity.

innate immunity

The nonspecific first line of defence against foreign pathogens that is an integral facet of the immune response, which is mediated by dendritic cells (DCs), natural killer (NK) cells, macrophages, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils and mast cells. Macrophages and mast cells serve as sentinels stationed in tissues, which continuously monitor their microenvironment for signs of distress.

in·nate im·mu·ni·ty

(i-nāt' i-myū'ni-tē)

Resistance manifested by an organism that has not been sensitized by previous infection or vaccination; innate immunity is nonspecific and is not stimulated by specific antigens.
See also: self
Synonym(s): natural immunity, nonspecific immunity.

innate immunity,

n the ability of the body to protect itself against foreign organisms and toxins. The defense mechanisms of skin, white blood cells, macrophages, stomach acid, and chemicals in the bloodstream are all part of innate immunity.

in·nate im·mu·ni·ty

(i-nāt' i-myū'ni-tē)

Resistance manifested by an organism that has not been sensitized by previous infection or vaccination; nonspecific and is not stimulated by specific antigens.
Synonym(s): natural immunity, nonspecific immunity.

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