immune

Meanings

• Adjective

  Free from disease or infection.

  - "The immune system protects the body from diseases."
  - "She was immune to the flu."
  - "The immune response helps the body fight off infections."

• Adjective, Noun

  Exempt from certain duties, taxes, or penalties.

  - "The company was granted immigration for its new plant."
  - "He was granted immune status due to his diplomatic position."
  - "The country granted its citizens immune privileges from paying taxes on certain goods."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

susceptible , vulnerable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immune
groom , room , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of immune that leads to same result
immune , immunes , immune reaction , immune response , immune responses , immune surveillance , immunological surveillance , immunosurveillance , immune system , immune systems , acquired immune deficiency syndrome , acquired immune deficiency syndromes , hyper-immune , hyperimmune , immune-compromised , immunecompromised , immuno-compromised , immunocompromised , intravenous immune globulin , intravenous immunoglobulin , severe combined immune deficiency , severe combined immunodeficiencies , severe combined immunodeficiency

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Forms

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immunities, immune system, immunize, immunogenic

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Etymology

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From the Latin word immunis, meaning 'free from', 'exempt'.

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Trivia

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1. The human immune system is made up of around 100 trillion immune cells.

2. The first successful smallpox vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner in 1796.

3. The immune system is responsible for producing antibodies, which are proteins that help the body fight infections.

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Related Concepts

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1. Immune system: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infectious organisms and other invaders.

2. Immunization: The process of making a person or animal immune to a disease by exposing them to a small amount of the disease or a substance that mimics the disease, such as a vaccine.

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Culture

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The term 'immune' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, the concept of immunity is often used as a metaphor for protection and resilience. In art, the imagery of a shield or fortress represents immunity. In music, songs about immunity often focus on themes of strength, resilience, and protection.

How to Memorize "immune"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shield or fortress protecting your body from invading bacteria and viruses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immune' with the concept of protection and resilience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I am Mune' to remember the meaning of immune - I am free from disease.

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