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Aside from the word "autoimmune" is there another (latin based) word that describes when the immune system attacks the body itself?
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Rheumatologic : I’m no Latin expert but autoimmune diseases fall under the per view of rheumatology, so perhaps the word “rheumatologic” is what you are looking for. Good luck!
Answered 4/25/2019
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