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.

Origin of immunogenetics

1
First recorded in 1935–40; immuno- + genetics

Other words from immunogenetics

  • im·mu·no·ge·net·ic, im·mu·no·ge·net·i·cal, adjective

Words Nearby immunogenetics

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British Dictionary definitions for immunogenetics

immunogenetics

/ (ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks) /


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

Derived forms of immunogenetics

  • immunogenetic or immunogenetical, adjective

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