SELF TOLERANCE
\sˈɛlf tˈɒləɹəns], \sˈɛlf tˈɒləɹəns], \s_ˈɛ_l_f t_ˈɒ_l_ə_ɹ_ə_n_s]\
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The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to autoimmune diseases. The ability to recognize the difference between self and non-self is the prime function of the immune system.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
