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nonspecific immunity

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nonspecific immunity [¦nän·spə¦sif·ik i′myün·əd·ē]
(immunology)
Resistance attributable to factors other than specific antibodies, including genetic, age, or hormonal factors.


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An acknowledged authority on HIV and cancer, Mansell said that research dating back a half century shows that specific yeast beta glucans can stimulate nonspecific immunity, meaning immunity against a wide range of infections.
 
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