immunology [im-yuh -nol -uh -jee]
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the branch of science dealing with the components of the immune system, immunity from disease, the immune response, and immunologic techniques of analysis. Show More
Origin of immunology First recorded in
1905–10; immuno- +
-logy Related forms im·mu·no·log·ic [im-yuh -nl-oj -ik, ih-myoo-] /ˌɪm yə nlˈɒdʒ ɪk, ɪˌmyu-/ im·mu·no·log·i·cal , adjective im·mu·no·log·i·cal·ly , adverb im·mu·nol·o·gist , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for immunology Contemporary Examples of immunology British Dictionary definitions for immunology the branch of biological science concerned with the study of immunity Show More
Derived Forms immunologic (ˌɪmjʊnəˈlɒdʒɪk ) or immunological , adjective immunologically , adverb immunologist , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for immunology n. by 1906, a hybrid from comb. form of immune + -ology . Related: Immunological ; immunologist .
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immunology [ĭm′yə-nŏl′ ə-jē]
The branch of biomedicine that is concerned with the structure and function of the immune system, innate and acquired immunity, and laboratory techniques involving the interaction of antigens with antibodies. Show More
Related forms im′mu•no•log′ ic (-nə-lŏj′ ĭk ) null adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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immunology [ĭm′yə-nŏl′ ə-jē]
The scientific study of the structure and function of the immune system. Show More
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