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immune

adjectivegeneral usecommon/iˈmunɨ/i·mu·ne

Definition

1

Resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

Usage examples

“She is immune to chickenpox after having it as a child.”
“The diplomat claimed immune status.”

Common combinations

immune systemimmune responseherd immunity