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Concept information

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innate immunity

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring anti-infective agents, constitutional factors such as body temperature and immediate acting immune cells such as natural killer cells.

Concepto genérico

Conceptos específicos

Sinónimos

  • innate immune response
  • innate immune system
  • natural immunity

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/105991

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