Definition of "immune" in англійська

adjective

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

   • As a diplomat, you are immune from prosecution.

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

   • I am immune to chicken pox.

3. (by extension) Not vulnerable.

   • Alas, he was immune to my charms.

4. (medicine) Of or pertaining to immunity.

   • immune system
   • We examined the patient's immune response.

noun

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

verb

1. (rare, transitive) To make immune.