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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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fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS)
Biology; Immunology
An instrument that uses a laser to differentially deflect cells bound to fluorochrome-linked antibodies thus sorting the cells into fluorescent-positive and fluorescent-negative populations.
fluorescent antibody
Biology; Immunology
An antibody coupled with a fluorescent dye, used to detect antigen on cells, tissues, or microorganisms.
follicle
Biology; Immunology
Circular or oval areas of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues rich in B cells. They are present in the cortex of lymph nodes and in the splenic white pulp. Primary follicles contain B lymphocytes that ...
hybridoma
Biology; Immunology
An immortalized hybrid cell resulting from the in vitro fusion of an antibody-secreting B cell with a myeloma; it secretes antibody without stimulation and proliferates continuously, both in vivo and ...
hyperacute graft rejection
Biology; Immunology
Rapid (minutes to hours) rejection of a graft mediated by preformed antibodies of the host reacting with the graft.
hypergammaglobulinemia
Biology; Immunology
Elevated serum immunoglobulin levels. A polyclonal increase in immunoglobulins in the serum occurs in any condition where there is continuous stimulation of the immune system, such as chronic ...
hyperimmune
Biology; Immunology
A descriptor for an animal with a high level of immunity that is induced by repeated immunization to generate large amounts of functionally effective antibodies, in comparison to animals subjected to ...
