Though the Quendi are not really immortal, but rather infinitely longeval, it is also said that they were more resistant to certain things, such as diseases, and had quicker healing of wounds than Men (cf. HoME X,3,II,Laws). Of course this only means that their 'defense' is higher; a strong poison, pestilence or blow can just as easily kill a Quende as a Man. Tar Elenion even gave the best example we have of it in the Legendarium.
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