immunity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.im·mu·ni·ty
noun \i-ˈmyü-nə-tē\ plural im·mu·ni·ties
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 Examples of IMMUNITY
- They have developed immunity to the virus.
- They have developed an immunity to the virus.
First Known Use of IMMUNITY
14th century
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im·mu·ni·ty
noun \im-ˈyü-nət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)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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