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immunology definition

☆ im·mu·nol·ogy (im′yo̵̅o̅ näl′ə jē)

noun

the branch of science dealing with
  1. antigens and antibodies, esp. concerning immunity to some infections
  2. cellular immune mechanisms, as in the rejection of foreign tissues

Etymology: immuno- + -logy

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immunology Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • infection: In SBS there is major research strength on the genetics and pathogenesis of malaria and the immunology of helminth infections.

Converse of object

  • study: The successful applicant will join a newly established research group studying the immunology of vector-borne diseases of livestock.

Adjective modifier

  • cellular: Hot topics in molecular and cellular immunology: current research at the cutting edge in Aberdeen and beyond.

Modifies a noun

  • laboratory: Additional HPA typing can be performed on request, please discuss with the platelet immunology laboratory.

Noun used with modifier

  • granulocyte: Please phone the granulocyte immunology laboratory to discuss these cases in advance.
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