innate immunity

noun

immunity and immune response granted by the innate immune system

Similar
natural immunity

Meanings

nouninnate immunity (uncountable)
  1. uncountableimmunity and immune response granted by the innate immune system

Synonyms & antonyms

nounimmunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup

Similar
natural immunity

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innate immunity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/innate%20immunity

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “innate immunity,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/innate%20immunity.

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