immunogenetics

[ im-yuh-noh-juh-net-iks, ih-myoo- ]

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

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌimmunogeˈnetic, adjective

Other Words From

• immu·no·ge·netic immu·no·ge·neti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunogenetics¹

First recorded in 1935–40; immuno- + genetics