noun. The condition where one's immune system attacks one's own tissues, i.e., an autoimmune disorder.

noun. production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions

"The best we can do to describe the notion that environmental chemicals might be linked to autoimmunity is to use the clunky phrase “environmental autoimmune disease triggers,” which is analogous to saying “environmental cancer disease triggers” instead of, simply, “carcinogens.”"

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