👉 In immunology, "autoimmunized" refers to an individual who has received a specific type of immune response from another individual or organism. This is often referred to as an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues due to exposure to certain antigens. The term originated in the 19th century when a certain group of people were exposed to a particular antigen, leading to a cascade of symptoms known as autoimmunity. An example of an
