immunopathology

American  

[im-yuh-noh-puh-thol-uh-jee, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi, ɪˌmyu- /

noun

1. the study of diseases having an immunologic or allergic basis.

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Other Word Forms

• immunopathologic adjective
• immunopathological adjective
• immunopathologically adverb
• immunopathologist noun

Etymology

Origin of immunopathology

First recorded in 1955–60; immuno- + pathology

Example Sentences

“But they also activate immune cells and can cause immunopathology.”

From Science Magazine

This detection triggers massive inflammatory responses that help eradicate infections, but may also result in immunopathology if regulated improperly.

From Science Magazine

We propose an original conceptual framework of TB immunopathology that may lead directly to treatments that involve inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase activity to hinder matrix destruction and reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with TB.

From Science Magazine