immune
Protected from infection
Immune means protected from or not susceptible to something harmful.
The body's immune system defends against disease.
Someone who is immune to a virus cannot catch it—whether through vaccination, prior infection, or natural resistance.
The meaning extends to legal protection: diplomatic immunity shields officials from prosecution.
Figuratively, immune suggests imperviousness: He seemed immune to criticism.
To immunize is to make immune.
Unable to be affected
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- insusceptibleNot liable to influence
- invulnerableImmune to all harm
- protectedKept from harm
shielded · resistant · tolerant · hardened · unresponsive · proof · defenses · safeguarded
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
B-cell · cytokine · leukocyte · phagocyte · thymus · spleen · interleukin · white blood cell
Injection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- shotQuick liquor serving
- jabQuick, straight blow
antibodies · antigen · adjuvant · MMR · polio · tetanus · influenza · hepatitis
Rights enforceable by law
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- exemptionRelease from requirement
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
amnesty · pardon · protected status · untouchable · shielded · absolution · dispensation · nonliability
Upward push or increase
- strengthenMake more robust
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- wellnessOverall state of health
- nutritionBodily use of food
vitamins · probiotics · gut flora · lifestyle · sleep · zinc · echinacea · elderberry
Immune system's hostile response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
allergen · pollen · dander · hives · urticaria · hay fever · rhinitis · asthma
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- celiacPertaining to the abdomen
psoriasis · Crohn's disease · scleroderma · ulcerative colitis · inflammatory bowel disease · HIV · AIDS · chronic
impervious
Unable to be affected
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- insusceptibleNot liable to influence
- invulnerableImmune to all harm
protected · shielded · resistant · tolerant · hardened · unresponsive · proof · defenses · safeguarded · fortified
antibody
Protein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
T-cell · B-cell · cytokine · leukocyte · phagocyte · thymus · spleen · interleukin · white blood cell · bone marrow
inoculation
Injection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- shotQuick liquor serving
jab · antibodies · antigen · adjuvant · MMR · polio · tetanus · influenza · hepatitis · rabies
legal protection
Rights enforceable by law
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- exemptionRelease from requirement
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
indemnity · amnesty · pardon · protected status · untouchable · shielded · absolution · dispensation · nonliability
boost
Upward push or increase
- strengthenMake more robust
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- wellnessOverall state of health
nutrition · vitamins · probiotics · gut flora · lifestyle · sleep · zinc · echinacea · elderberry · antioxidants
allergic reaction
Immune system's hostile response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
epinephrine · allergen · pollen · dander · hives · urticaria · hay fever · rhinitis · asthma · eczema
lupus
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
celiac · psoriasis · Crohn's disease · scleroderma · ulcerative colitis · inflammatory bowel disease · HIV · AIDS · chronic · flare-up
- IM- wordsimmature, immobile, immerse, immoral, impartial
- immunityantibodies, T cells, lymphocytes, white blood cells, vaccine
- medical descriptorsacute, chronic, mild, moderate, severe
- protectedprotected, shielded, guarded, secured, safe
- status effectsdebuffed, poison, hexed, burn, cursed
- freefree, freed, liberated, released, unchained
immunesusceptible
Easily influenced or harmed
vulnerable · unimmune · unprotected · defenseless · nonimmune
immunesubject
Matter under discussion
liable · accountable · nonexempt · answerable · bound
immunesusceptible
Easily influenced or harmed
vulnerable · sensitive · affected · exposed · responsive
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
- acquired immune deficiency syndromeHIV-caused immune failure
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- herd immunityWidespread resistance protecting all
- immune boosterAgent strengthening disease defenses
- diplomatic immunityEnvoy's exemption from prosecution
immunity, immunize, immunization, immunized, autoimmune, immunizing, immunology, immunizes, immunizations