autoimmune disease

Noun

Meaning

any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues

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I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain. Venus Williams

Autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal response to a normal body part. Source: Internet

Autoimmune disease Autoimmune diseases are caused by a hyperactive immune system that instead of attacking foreign pathogens reacts against the host organism (self) causing disease. Source: Internet

Autoimmune disease A condition in which the immune system inappropriately attacks a body tissue. Source: Internet

Autoimmune disease, medications, inability to process certain nutrients, methylation issues etc. all can interfere with thyroid. Source: Internet

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