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Definition of immunology

immunology

/ˌɪm.jʊˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
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Adverb:immunologically
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Adjective:immunological
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• noun

1

The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of the immune system, immunity, and immune responses in all organisms.

Example

"Recent breakthroughs in immunology have led to more effective treatments for autoimmune disorders and certain types of cancer."

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• Rhymes for immunology

• Nearby Words

immunize
immunizer
immunocomplex
immunology
immunosuppressed
immutable
imp

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the Latin root 'immunis' (meaning 'exempt from public service or burden', later adapted to mean 'exempt from disease') combined with the Greek suffix '-logia' ('study of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immunology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immunology
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