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Definition of Immunity

Immunity: 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.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:25:00 PM

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