Immunologic

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Immunologic (ih-myoo-noh-loj-ik)

Immunologic refers to anything related to the immune system or immunology, the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of immunity.

Etymology

The term "Immunologic" is derived from the Latin word "immunis", meaning exempt or protected, and the Greek word "logos", meaning study.

Definition

Immunologic pertains to the body's complex system of defenses against disease, including the antibodies, white blood cells, and other components that help to identify and destroy disease-causing organisms or substances.

Related Terms

  • Immunology: The study of the immune system, including its structure, function, disorders, and ways to modify immune response.
  • Immunoglobulin: A type of protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes, also known as an antibody.
  • Immunosuppression: A reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system, often induced intentionally to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.
  • Immunodeficiency: A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent.
  • Immunotherapy: The treatment of disease by activating or suppressing the immune system.

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