immunology

noun

im·​mu·​nol·​o·​gy ˌi-myə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce immunology (audio)
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
immunologic adjective
or immunological
immunologically adverb
immunologist noun

Examples of immunology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Blackstone sees this as a rapidly growing area, citing projections that the global immunology and inflammation market could grow from $98 billion in 2023 to $257 billion in 2032. Elaine Chen, STAT, 16 May 2024 It’s not known how many people may be susceptible to the complication, said Tom Gordon, head of immunology at Flinders University in South Australia, whose molecular sleuthing led to the finding. Jason Gale / Bloomberg, TIME, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for immunology 

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Word History

Etymology

immuno- + -logy

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immunology was in 1906

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Cite this Entry

“Immunology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunology. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

immunology

noun
im·​mu·​nol·​o·​gy ˌim-yə-ˈnäl-ə-jē How to pronounce immunology (audio)
: a science that deals with immunity to disease
immunologic adjective
or immunological

Medical Definition

immunology

noun
im·​mu·​nol·​o·​gy ˌim-yə-ˈnäl-ə-jē How to pronounce immunology (audio)
plural immunologies
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
immunologic adjective
or immunological
immunologically adverb

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