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    GlossaryAutoimmunity

    body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues

    Autoimmunity is a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to various autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, where the immune response causes inflammation and damage to specific organs or systems.

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