self-recognition

noun

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

-kəg-

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

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

self-recognition

noun

self-rec·​og·​ni·​tion -ˌrek-əg-ˈnish-ən 

: 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