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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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toxic shock syndrome
Biology; Immunology
The systemic reaction produced by the toxin derived from the bacterium (cf2) Staphylococcus aureus ; the toxin acts as a superantigen, which activates a high proportion of CD4 + T cells to produce ...
toxoid
Biology; Immunology
A nontoxic derivative of a toxin used as an immunogen for the induction of antibodies capable of cross-reacting with the toxin.
transplantation
Biology; Immunology
Grafting solid tissue (such as a kidney or heart) or cells (particularly bone marrow) from one individual to another.
tuberculin test
Biology; Immunology
Antigens derived the organism causing tuberculosis are injected subcutaneously; individuals who have been exposed to the organism and those who have been previously vaccinated with BCG develop a ...
tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL)
Biology; Immunology
Mononuclear cells derived from the inflam matory infiltrate of solid tumors.
tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Biology; Immunology
A cytokine with various actions including the selective killing of tumor cells; toxicity may be the result of the production of free radicals following the binding of high-affinity cell surface ...
