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Immunology
Immunology is the study of the structuree and function of the immune system which is responsible for the protection from invading foreign macromolecules or organisms. It is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in organisms. It deals with the physiological functioning of the immune system in both healthy states and immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, transplant rejection); the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ, and in vivo.
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hapten
Biology; Immunology
A compound, usually of low molecular weight, that is not itself immuno genic but that, after conjugation to a carrier protein or cells, becomes immunogenic and induces antibody, which can bind the ...
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Biology; Immunology
An autoimmune disease characterized by persistent high levels of antibody against thyroid-specific antigens. These antibodies recruit NK cells to the tissue, leading to damage and inflammation.
heavy chain (H chain)
Biology; Immunology
The larger of the two types of chains that comprise a normal immunoglobulin or antibody molecule.
helper T cells
Biology; Immunology
A class of T cells that helps trigger B cells to make antibody against thymus-dependent antigens. Helper T cells also help in the differentiation of other T cells such as cytotoxic T cells.
hemagglutinin
Biology; Immunology
Any substance that causes red blood cells to agglutinate. The hemagglutinins in human blood are antibodies that recognize the ABO blood group antigens. Influenza and some other viruses have ...
hematopoiesis
Biology; Immunology
The generation of the cellular elements of blood, including the red blood cells, leukocytes, and platelets.
hematopoietic stem cell
Biology; Immunology
A bone marrow cell that is undifferentiated and serves as a precursor for multiple cell lineages. These cells are also demonstrable in the yolk sac and later in the liver of the fetus.
