self-recognition

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self-rec·og·ni·tion | \ ˌself-ˌre-kig-ˈni-shən

, -kəg-\

Definition of self-recognition

1 : recognition of one's own self

2 : the process by which the immune system of an organism distinguishes between the body's own chemicals, cells, and tissues and those of foreign organisms and agents

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The first known use of self-recognition was in 1777

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self-recognition

noun

self-rec·og·ni·tion | \ -ˌrek-əg-ˈnish-ən

Medical Definition of self-recognition

: the process by which the immune system of an organism distinguishes between the body's own chemicals, cells, and tissues and those of foreign organisms or agents — compare self-tolerance