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

The acquisition brings a new approach to treating allergic diseases to the company’s immunology pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Novartis agreed to acquire Excellergy for up to $2 billion, expanding its immunology portfolio with food allergy treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

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 • Jan. 21, 2026

"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 • Jan. 20, 2026

In recent years there have been expansion and strengthening in new fields; biologic membranes, immunology, genetics, and cell regulatory mechanisms are currently booming.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas