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Meaning of autoimmune disease: A condition in which the body recognizes its own tissues as foreign and directs an immune response against them.

Definition of autoimmune disease

A condition in which the body recognizes its own tissues as foreign and directs an immune response against them.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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