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neuroimmunology

American

[noor-oh-im-yuh-nol-uh-jee, nyoor‑] / ˌnʊər oʊˌɪm jəˈnɒl ə dʒi, ˌnjʊər‑ /

noun

a branch of immunology concerned with the interactions between immunological and nervous system functions, especially as they apply to various autoimmune diseases.

Etymology

Origin of neuroimmunology

First recorded in 1980–85

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neuroimmunology

"The finding fundamentally changes our current understanding of neuroimmunology," said Kipnis.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

With his training in neuroimmunology, Adameyko tried staining the organisms with various antibodies to better reveal their internal anatomy.

From Science Magazine ● Sep. 21, 2023

The biggest disappointment came from the Mayo Clinic, where the neuroimmunology lab looks for evidence of any of a dozen paraneoplastic syndromes.

From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022

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