noun
- Plural of autoimmunity; conditions in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues and cells.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Countable noun in plural form
Examples
- Several autoimmunities, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, affect millions of people worldwide.
- Researchers are studying the genetic factors that predispose individuals to various autoimmunities.
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple autoimmunities affecting both the joints and skin.
- Autoimmunities can be triggered by infections, environmental factors, or genetic predisposition.
- Treatment options for autoimmunities often involve immunosuppressive medications.
- Women are more frequently affected by certain autoimmunities than men.