Mesh term Immunity, Innate
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Blood Bactericidal Activity
Disease Resistance
Phagocytosis
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