Autoimmunity (also known as Autoimmunities, Autoimmune Response): Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

NIH MeSH · D015551Phenomena and Processes

Autoimmunity

Also known asAutoimmunities · Autoimmune Response · Autoimmune Responses

Definition

Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

MeSH classification

  • G12.450.192

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Common questions about Autoimmunity

What does Autoimmunity mean in medicine?
Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Autoimmunity known by any other names?
Yes. Autoimmunity is also referred to as Autoimmunities, Autoimmune Response, Autoimmune Responses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Autoimmunity sit in the medical classification?
Autoimmunity falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G12.450.192). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015551) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗