immunology [imu-nolo-je]

the branch of biomedical science encompassing the study of the structure and function of the immune system (basic immunology); immunization, organ transplantation, blood banking, and immunopathology (clinical immunology); laboratory testing of cellular and humoral immune function (laboratory immunology); and the use of antigen--antibody reactions in other laboratory tests (serology and immunochemistry). adj., adj immunologic.

1. The science concerned with the various phenomena of immunity, induced sensitivity, and allergy.

2. Study of the structure and function of the immune system.

[immuno- + G. logos, study]

The branch of biomedicine that is concerned with the structure and function of the immune system, innate and acquired immunity, and laboratory techniques involving the interaction of antigens with antibodies.

immunologic (-n-ljk), immunological adj.

Etymology: L, immunis + Gk, logos, science

the study of the reaction of tissues of the immune system of the body to antigenic stimulation.

1. The science concerned with the various phenomena of immunity, induced sensitivity, and allergy.

2. Study of the structure and function of the immune system.

[immuno- + G. logos, study]

the scientific study of all aspects of immunity, including allergy, hypersensitivity, etc.

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