autoimmunize
/ɔːtoʊɪmjuːnaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to induce a state of autoimmunity in an organism, often used in a scientific or medical context
“The researchers attempted to autoimmunize the mice in order to study the effects of autoimmune diseases.”
2. noun
the process of inducing autoimmunity in an organism
“The study of autoimmunization in animals has provided valuable insights into the causes of autoimmune diseases.”