immunology

[im-yuh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of science dealing with the components of the immune system, immunity from disease, the immune response, and immunologic techniques of analysis.

immunology

/ ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌɪmjʊnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the branch of biological science concerned with the study of immunity

immunology

1. The scientific study of the structure and function of the immune system.

Other Word Forms

• immunologically adverb
• immunologist noun
• immunologic adjective
• immunological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunology¹

First recorded in 1905–10; immuno- + -logy

Example Sentences

The university is turning the old shopping center into a nearly 700,000-square-foot research center that will focus on immunology, quantum science and engineering.

From Los Angeles Times

“Dr. Noc,” a scientist with a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on immunology and antibodies.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of them “do not have significant experience studying microbiology, epidemiology or immunology,” he observed.

From Los Angeles Times

One of these is immunologist Dr. Timothy Hand, associate professor of pediatrics and of immunology at the University of Pittsburgh.

From Salon

It is using digital twin technology in its immunology, oncology and rare disease specialism.

From BBC