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immunologythe branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmjəˈnɑːlədʒi/

Example Sentences

  • The immunology professor's jokes were so infectious that even the white blood cells laughed.
  • Modern immunology has revolutionized our understanding of autoimmune diseases.
  • After studying immunology, she realized her body was basically a 24/7 security company.

immunology

NOUN

//ˌɪmjəˈnɑːlədʒi//

the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system

immunology concept
💡 Concept

A immunology illustration showing white blood cells defending against viral pathogens

immunology rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Immunology reveals the microscopic technology of apology from invading germs — an anthology of the body's ancient victory

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪmjəˈnɑːlədʒi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒi/

🌳Etymology

Rootimmun-
Suffix--ology

Origin

From Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' or 'safe', combined with the Greek suffix '-logia' meaning 'study of'. The term was coined in the late 19th century to describe the scientific study of immunity.

🎵Rhyme

biologygeologypsychology

🔗Collocations

clinical immunology
study immunology
immunology research
immunology department
advances in immunology

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The immunology professor's jokes were so infectious that even the white blood cells laughed.

Modern immunology has revolutionized our understanding of autoimmune diseases.

😄 Fun example

After studying immunology, she realized her body was basically a 24/7 security company.

The immunology lab discovered a new mechanism of T-cell activation.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

immune scienceimmune researchimmunity studies

Related

immune systemantibodyvaccinepathologymicrobiology

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