How to Pronounce "autoimmune"
word
aw-TOY-myoon
aw-tuh-OH-im-YOON
Definition
Related to a condition where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells by mistake. Often used to describe diseases that result from this process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɔˈtɔɪmjun
British English
ˌɔːtəʊɪmjˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-TOY-myoon
UK
aw-tuh-OH-im-YOON
Listen in Context
Lupus is an autoimmune disease.
Doctors study autoimmune disorders to find better treatments.
An autoimmune reaction can cause swelling and pain.
She was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition last year.