im·mu·ni·ty
n, pl -ties : the quality or state of being immune : esp : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease esp. through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products - see ACQUIRED IMMUNITY ACTIVE IMMUNITY NATURAL IMMUNITY PASSIVE IMMUNITY .
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