nonself
/ˈnɑnsɛlf/
noun
- In biology, any substance or cell that is recognized by the immune system as foreign, such as bacteria, viruses, or transplanted tissue.
- Vaccines train the immune system to recognize nonself pathogens.
- Organ transplants are rejected if the body identifies them as nonself.
- The immune system attacks nonself cells to protect the body.
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