The ability of our immune system to attack abnormal or foreign cells but spare our own normal cells is called innate immunity.

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The ability of our immune system to distinguish and attack abnormal or foreign cells while sparing our own cells is a feature of adaptive immunity, not innate immunity. Innate immunity provides a general defense against pathogens, not specific recognition.

The Ability of Our Immune System to Attack Abnormal or Foreign