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Meaning of immune

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immune

Pronunciation:/ɪˈmjuːn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who is not susceptible to infection by a particular disease

verb

Definitions

  1. To make immune.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (usually with "from") Exempt; not subject to.

    Example: As a diplomat, you are immune from prosecution.

  2. (usually with "to") Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.

    Example: I am immune to chicken pox.

  3. (by extension) Not vulnerable.

    Example: Alas, he was immune to my charms.

  4. Of or pertaining to the immune system.

    Example: We examined the patient's immune response.