immunology

[im-yuh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of science dealing with the components of the immune system, immunity from disease, the immune response, and immunologic techniques of analysis.

immunology

/ ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌɪmjʊnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the branch of biological science concerned with the study of immunity

immunology

1. The scientific study of the structure and function of the immune system.

Other Word Forms

• immunologic adjective
• immunological adjective
• immunologically adverb
• immunologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunology¹

First recorded in 1905–10; immuno- + -logy

Example Sentences

This new work builds on research led by the late Samuel Strober, MD, PhD, a professor of immunology and rheumatology, and his colleagues, including study co-author and professor of medicine Judith Shizuru, MD, PhD.

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She is also a member of the cancer institute's cancer pharmacology and cancer metabolism and immunology research programs.

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The company’s strength lies in its diversification, with its portfolio of more than 30 products and an extensive pipeline across hematology, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience.

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Artemisinin-based medicines are still very effective, but resistance to them is spreading, particularly in East and Southern Africa, said David Fidock, professor of microbiology and immunology and medical sciences at Columbia University.

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Respiratory inflammation and immunology, oncology and HIV treatments sold especially well in the third quarter, offsetting weak U.S. vaccine results, Scholar adds.

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