Immunomodulatory
Immunomodulatory
Immunomodulatory (pronunciation: im·mu·no·mod·u·la·to·ry) refers to the alteration of the immune response by the suppression, induction, or potentiation of the immune system. The term is derived from the words 'immune', referring to the body's defense system, and 'modulatory', meaning to adjust or regulate.
Etymology
The term 'Immunomodulatory' is a combination of two words: 'Immuno', derived from 'Immune', which comes from the Latin word 'Immunis' meaning exempt or protected, and 'Modulatory', derived from 'Modulate', which comes from the Latin word 'Modulatus', past participle of 'Modulari' meaning to regulate or adjust.
Related Terms
- Immunosuppression: The reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system.
- Immunostimulation: The stimulation or boosting of the immune system's response.
- Immunotherapy: The treatment of disease by activating or suppressing the immune system.
- Immunomodulator: A substance (such as a drug) that modifies the immune response or the functioning of the immune system.
See Also
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Immune System: The bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Immunomodulatory
- Wikipedia's article - Immunomodulatory
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