IMMUNITY, NON SPECIFIC
\ɪmjˈuːnɪti], \ɪmjˈuːnɪti], \ɪ_m_j_ˈuː_n_ɪ_t_i]\
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The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from non-specific mechanisms such as genetic endowment, naturally occurring antiviral and bactericidal substances, phagocytosis, and constitutional factors such as body temperature, oxygen tension, and age.
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