immunology
noun
im·mu·nol·o·gy
ˌi-myə-ˈnä-lə-jē 
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
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The approach has sometimes worried investors, but Hudson has argued that doubling down on the pipeline would turn it into a research powerhouse with a focus on immunology in the years ahead, with Dupixent’s patent protection expected to end in the early 2030s.
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According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.
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Blanco adds context from immunology research.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
And while Novo is laser-focused on diabetes and obesity, Lilly’s portfolio spans other disease areas including neuroscience, immunology and cancer.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Blanco adds context from immunology research.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Immunology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunology. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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immunology
noun
im·mu·nol·o·gy
ˌim-yə-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural immunologies
: a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
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