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The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are innately immune to canine distemper'or conferred by a previous infection or immunization.

See: Acquired immunity.

The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, by contracting an infectious disease such as chickenpox or by receiving a vaccination such as against chickenpox. Active immunity is usually permanent. The individual is protected from the disease all their life. Active immunity [..]

See: Innate immunity.

See: Passive immunity.

The condition of being protected against an infectious disease. Immunity can be caused by a vaccine, previous infection with the same agent, or by transfer of immune substances from another person or [..]

Ability of an animal to resist or overcome infection.

  the protection of members of Parliament and others from civil or criminal action in relation to their participation in parliamentary proceedings, and the protection of parliamentary proceedings from [..]

The act of not being able to catch a certain disease or illness

1) Resistance to infection because of previous exposure to an infectious agent, naturally or by vaccination 2) State of activation of the immune system to recognize a foreign substance

(1) The constitutional privilege of members of Congress to make verbal statements on the floor and in committee for which they cannot be sued or arrested for slander or libel. Also, freedom from arres [..]

late 14c., "exemption from service or obligation," from Old French immunité "privilege; immunity from attack, inviolability" (14c.) and directly from Latin immunitatem (nominative [..]

A natural or acquired resistance to a specific disease. Immunity may be partial or complete, long lasting or temporary.

condition of being resistant to disease or liability.

The condition of being immune, the protection against infectious disease conferred either by the immune response generated by immunisation or previous infection or by other nonimmunologic factors.

the protection of members of Parliament and others from civil or criminal action in relation to their participation in parliamentary proceedings, and the protection of parliamentary proceedings from i [..]

Exemption from penalties, payments, or legal requirements, granted by authorities or statutes. Generally there are four types of immunity at law: 1) a promise not to prosecute for a crime in exchange [..]

unsusceptibility: the state of not being susceptible; "unsusceptibility to rust" (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease the quality of being unaffec [..]

The ability of an assembly, equipment, or a system to perform without degradation in the presence of an electromagnetic disturbance. [T1.308-1996]

immunity (pop)

State of being resistant to a disease, particularly an infectious one.

Measured by the presence of antibodies in the blood, a natural or acquired resistance to a specific disease, whether partial or complete, specific or nonspecific, lasting or temporary.

pl: -ties [Latin immunitas, from immunis exempt from public service, exempt, from in- non- + -munis (from munia services)] 1 : exemption from a duty or liability that is granted by law to a person or [..]

a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components.

developing resistance to a specific pathogenic microorganism.

body’s ability to resist infection.

Immunity is an exemption granted by statute or government authorities from a legal duty, penalty or prosecution. There are generally three types of immunity at law:

a strength that human has to protect from diseases.

(n) the state of not being susceptible(n) (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease(n) the quality of being unaffected by something(n) an act exempting someone

  The status of being free from acquiring a given infectious disease.

Resistance of the body to infection.

The body's ability to resist infection and disease.

Protection against infectious diseases through the action of the immune system. You can become immune to some diseases by catching them. Vaccinations also provide immunity.

The body's ability to fight infection and disease.

Agreement by court not to prosecute an individual in exchange for that individual providing criminal evidence..

The body's ability to fight infection and disease.

A grant by the court assuring someone that they will not face prosecution in return for their providing criminal evidence.

Being granted immunity assures someone that he will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence. Incapacity

A grant by the court against prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence against another person or party.

Nonsusceptibility to the invasive or pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or to the toxic effect of antigenic substances.

Resistance to a Disease agent resulting from the production of specific Antibodies by the host, either after exposure to the Disease or after Vaccination.

Protection from an infectious Disease agent that is mediated by B- and T- Lymphocytes following exposure to specific Antigen, and characterized by Immunologic Memory. It can result from either previou [..]

Manifestations of the immune response which are mediated by Antigen-sensitized T-Lymphocytes via Lymphokines or direct cytotoxicity. This takes place in the absence of circulating antibody or where an [..]

The non-susceptibility to Infection of a large group of individuals in a Population. A variety of factors can be responsible for herd Immunity and this gives rise to the different definitions used in [..]

Antibody-mediated immune response. Humoral Immunity is brought about by Antibody Formation, resulting from Th2 Cells activating B-Lymphocytes, followed by Complement Activation.

Resistance to a Disease-causing agent induced by the introduction of maternal Immunity into the Fetus by transplacental Transfer or into the Neonate through Colostrum and Milk.

Nonsusceptibility to the pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or antigenic substances as a result of antibody Secretions of the Mucous Membranes. Mucosal epithelia in the gastrointestinal, res [..]

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 Bod [..]

The inherent or induced capacity of Plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens.

Protection against disease caused by infectious microorganisms or by other foreign substances. Immunity can be acquired through vaccination, by contracting the disease, or by transfer of antibodies produced by another person or animal.  See Related Term(s): Acquired Immunity, Innate Immunity

Nonsusceptibility to the invasive or pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or to the toxic effect of antigenic substances.

Resistance to a disease agent resulting from the production of specific antibodies by the host, either after exposure to the disease or after vaccination.

Those manifestations of the immune response which are mediated by antigen-sensitized T-lymphocytes via lymphokines or direct cytotoxicity. This takes place in the absence of circulating antibody or wh [..]

The non-susceptibility to infection of a large group of individuals in a population. A variety of factors can be responsible for herd immunity and this gives rise to the different definitions used in [..]

Resistance to a disease-causing agent induced by the introduction of maternal immunity into the fetus by transplacental transfer or into the neonate through colostrum and milk.

Nonsusceptibility to the pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or antigenic substances as a result of antibody secretions of the mucous membranes. Mucosal epithelia in the gastrointestinal, res [..]

The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from non-specific mechanisms such as naturally occurring antiviral and bactericidal substances, PH [..]

A provision in the law which shields a person or organization from legal obligations.

A condition in which the animal's immune system has been primed and is able to protect the body from a disease-causing agent such as a certain virus or bacteria. An animal could have immunity to [..]

Ability of an animal to resist or overcome infection.

The body's ability to fight infection and disease.

Granted by the court assuring someone will not face prosecution in return for providing testimony.

The condition of being protected against an infectious disease. Immunity can be caused by a vaccine, previous infection with the same agent, or by transfer of immune substances from another person or animal.

The ability of the body to fight off certain infections. Immunity can result from natural infection or from vaccination.

The state of an individual’s existing resistance to a pathogen, whether conferred by a previous infection (“natural immunity”), or via vaccination.

The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system - Active immunity can be acquired in two ways: either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is [..]

Protection against disease by a human (or animal) antibody preparation (immunoglobulin). Protection is generally limited and wanes over time. Passive immunity is also conferred by maternal antibodies [..]

The condition of being immune or protected against infection, disease, and foreign substances.

natural or acquired resistance provided by the immune system to a specific disease. Immunity may be partial or complete, specific or nonspecific, long lasting or temporary. Immunity is indicated by th [..]

Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test. See active and passive immunity.

 An animal has immunity to a disease when it is protected either by antibodies to that disease or by cell mediated immunity. It may have made these antibodies itself in response to infection or vaccin [..]

[imm-yoon-uh-tee] Immunity is the response generated by the body to defend itself against infection and other damaging hazards. Immunisation encourages your body’s immune system to develop antibodies one of the cornerstones of the immune response.

The condition of being immune or protected against infection, disease, and foreign substances.[2]

The state of an organism in which protection from many infectious diseases is afforded by prior exposure to the infectious agents. [4]

Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test [..]

The condition of being immune or protected against infection, disease, and foreign substances

Protection against a disease. The two types of immunity are passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and usually can be determined through a laboratory test.

freedom from disease, due to lack of qualities permitting or to possession or acquirement of qualities preventing the operation of the pathogenic factor. Freedom from attack by a pathogenic organism o [..]

 Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory tes [..]

resistance to disease or infection, usually associated with antibodies or certain cells in the blood that counteract microbes or toxin

Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test [..]

The resistance to an infectious disease agent that can be developed by prior exposure to the pathogen or through vaccination.

 the ability of an organism to resist disease.

A body's reaction to the introduction of foreign substances, through the production of defensive substances such as antibodies.

Natural or acquired resistance provided by the immune system to a specific disease. Immunity may be partial or complete, specific or nonspecific, long-lasting or temporary.

The ability to resist infection and to heal.

Legal protection from liability. There are many categories of immunity in civil and criminal law. For example, sovereign immunity protects government agencies from civil liability and judicial immunit [..]

Freedom from or protection against penalty. For example, an accused person may agree to give testimony in return for immunity from the prosecution.

In criminal cases, a grant by the court against prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence against another. In civil cases, immunity is a complete legal defense against being found liable f [..]

Immunity from the law is a legal status that makes a person essentially free from legal matters. Immunity may mean that a person does not have to be liable for damages or punished for crimes that they commit. Legal kinds of immunity include diplomatic immunity, parliamentary immunity, judicial immunity, and sovereign immunity, among others.Diplomat [..]

Freedom from or protection against penalty. An accused person may agree to give testimony in return for immunity from prosecution.

n. exemption from penalties, payments or legal requirements, granted by authorities or statutes. Generally there are three types of immunity at law: a) a promise not to prosecute for a crime in exchan [..]

Freedom from conviction for any offense or imposition of any penalty or forfeiture concerning evidence given by a witness.

Exemption from legal prosecution, often granted a witness in exchange for self-incriminating testimony. (2.2, 3.4)

Grant by the court, which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence.

In civil law, whereby a person cannot be sued for civil wrongs. (E.g. a judge is “immune” from suit for any decision she or he makes in his or her judicial capacity.) In criminal law, because the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits a person from being compelled to testify against him- or herself, the prosecution may require a witness to t [..]

The ability of an organism to resist infection.

Resistance developed in response to stimulus by an antigen (infecting agent or vaccine) and usually characterized by the presence of antibody produced by the host.

The resistance of a group to invasion and spread of an infectious agent, based on the resistance to infection of a high proportion of individual members of the group. The resistance is a product of th [..]

Immunity conferred by an antibody produced in another host and acquired naturally by an infant from its mother or artificially by administration of an antibody-containing preparation (antiserum or imm [..]

The ability of an organism to combat infection by parasites.

a body’s resistance to the effects of a deleterious agent, such as a virus. A person may have developed immunity to one virus but not another.

Protected from disease.

(uncountable) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: # (medicine) Fully protective resistance against infection. #: ''Some people have better immunity to diseases than others.'' [..]

The condition of being immune; the protection against infectious disease conferred either by the immune response generated by immunization or previous infection or by other non-immunologic factors.

a body's resistance to the effects of a deleterious agent, such as a virus. A person may have developed immunity to one virus but not another.

The property of a piece of equipment that enables it to reject an electrical disturbance.

Immunity may refer to:

In biology, immunity is the capability of multicellular organisms to resist harmful microorganisms. Immunity involves both specific and nonspecific components. The nonspecific components act as barrie [..]

Immunity is a solo album by Rupert Hine. Originally released in 1981, re-released and digitally remastered in 2001. The album was dedicated to Liam Byrne. The song "Misplaced Love" features a brief c [..]

Immunity may refer to:

Immunity is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal of immunology published by Cell Press. The journal was established in December 1994, and is edited by Peter T. Lee. According to the Journal Citatio [..]

Immunity is the fourth studio album by English electronic musician and producer Jon Hopkins. It was released on 3 June 2013 by Domino Records to critical acclaim and was nominated for the 2013 Mercury [..]

Immunity is the fourth studio album by English electronic musician and producer Jon Hopkins. It was released on 3 June 2013 by Domino Records to critical acclaim and was nominated for the 2013 Mercury [..]

Legal immunity, or immunity from prosecution, is a legal status wherein an individual or entity cannot be held liable for a violation of the law, in order to facilitate societal aims that outweigh the [..]