immunology

American  

[im-yuh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌɪm yəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

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.

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immunology British  

/ ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌɪmjʊnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

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

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immunology Scientific  

/ ĭm′yə-nŏl′ə-jē /

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of immunology

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

Example Sentences

While Humira padded total revenue within the immunology franchise, this was “likely a one-off,” he added.

From Barron's

GSK said Wednesday that it had double-digit percentage growth in its immunology and inflammation, oncology and HIV portfolios throughout the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This progress paves the way for applications in oncology, neurology and immunology. It changes how we think about nanoparticles - not only as delivery tools but also as active therapeutic agents," said Professor Shi.

From Science Daily

Within its “innovative medicine” portfolio, J&J is now focused on oncology, immunology and neuroscience drugs, while its medical-technology business will hold on to its cardiovascular, surgical and vision care device businesses.

From MarketWatch

"This is a new way of regenerating adult tissue, and it has significant clinical promise for treating arthritis due to aging or injury," said Helen Blau, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology.

From Science Daily