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immunogenetics

American  
[im-yuh-noh-juh-net-iks, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪks, ɪˌmyu- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the branch of immunology dealing with the study of immunity in relation to genetic makeup.

  2. the study of genetic relationships among animals by comparison of immunologic reactions.

immunogenetics British  
/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the study of the relationship between immunity and genetics

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Other Word Forms

  • immunogenetic adjective
  • immunogenetical adjective

Etymology

Origin of immunogenetics

First recorded in 1935–40; immuno- + genetics

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So out went a call to Dr. Chaim Brautbar, a specialist in immunogenetics.

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