Synonyms for autoimmune
ˌɔ toʊ ɪˈmyunau·toim·mune

Princeton's WordNet

1. autoimmuneadjective

   of or relating to the immune response of the body against substance normally present in the body

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1. List of paraphrases for "autoimmune":

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1. Michael Klaper:

   Serious diseases, from inflammatory arthritis to various autoimmune diseases, can be triggered by this mechanism.

2. Alessio Fasano:

   There is a possibility that some groups of individuals with other chronic inflammatory conditions, including autoimmune diseases like diabetes or multiple sclerosis, of course autism ... and schizophrenia ... there could be a subgroup of these individuals that could benefit from embracing a gluten-free diet, for schizophrenia, for example, we're talking about 20% or 25%. That's not a trivial number.

3. Eric Peacock:

   The thing really fascinating to me in particular with autoimmune conditions— Crohn’s and colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, and fibromyalgia— there’s such a pent-up demand to connect with other people who ‘get’ it.

4. Ellen Mowry:

   That being said, if the results are true, there are many compounds in coffee, so it's not clear which compound might be the cause. Caffeine is an attractive candidate and can impact the immune system, so perhaps it helps to combat the autoimmune process in some way.

5. Simin Meydani:

   A certain amount of inflammatory response is needed to get rid of the pathogens and to help the the body's immune system perform its function, but if you produce too many inflammatory components, it can be damaging to surrounding tissues. It can cause autoimmune diseases. It can cause chronic diseases.