noun
immunology
im-yuh-NOL-uh-jee
Immunology (noun) means the branch of medicine concerned with the body's immune system. Example: “She specialises in immunology at the medical school.”
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The branch of medicine concerned with the body's immune system.
"She specialises in immunology at the medical school."
"Advances in immunology have led to new vaccines."
"His research in immunology focuses on how the body fights infection."
How to use immunology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt is the medical study of how the body defends itself against disease.
When to use it
It is a technical term used in academic and clinical medical contexts.
Memory tip
It is usually uncountable, though a plural form exists for talking about different branches of the field.
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Common pairings
study immunology
immunology research
clinical immunology
immunology department
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Etymology
Immunology is formed from immune with the suffix -ology, which denotes a field of study.
Rhymes for immunology
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What does immunology mean?
It is the branch of medicine that studies the body's immune system.
What does an immunologist do?
An immunologist studies how the immune system works and how it responds to disease.
Is immunology part of medicine?
Yes, it is a recognised branch of medicine.
What is the meaning of immunology?
"immunology" (noun) means the branch of medicine concerned with the body's immune system.
