Immunity, Innate

**Definition:** The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, constitutional factors such as BODY TEMPERATURE and immediate acting immune cells such as NATURAL KILLER CELLS.

**Tree numbers:** - G12.450.564

**Synonyms:** - Immunity, Natural - Immunity, Non-Specific - Immunity, Native - Innate Immunity - Innate Immune Response