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    GlossaryImmune Privilege

    certain body areas limit immune responses to prevent tissue damage

    Immune privilege refers to certain areas of the body, such as the eyes, brain, and hair follicles, where the immune system's activity is naturally limited to prevent damage to delicate tissues. This means that these areas can tolerate the introduction of antigens without eliciting a strong inflammatory immune response, which helps protect critical functions but can also make them vulnerable to infections or diseases.

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