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A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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subcutaneous

Biology; Immunology

Antigens can be injected into the subcutaneous layer to induce an adaptive immune response. See also intracutaneous.

tissue grafts

Biology; Immunology

Transplantation of organs or tissue grafts such as skin grafts is used medically to repair organ or tissue deficits.

leukocytosis

Biology; Immunology

Leukocytosis is the presence of increased numbers of leukocytes in the blood. It is commonly seen in acute infection.

myeloid progenitors

Biology; Immunology

Myeloid progenitors are cells in bone marrow that give rise to the granulocytes and macrophages of the immune system.

bradykinin

Biology; Immunology

Bradykinin is a vasoactive peptide that is produced as a result of tissue damage and acts as an inflammatory mediator.

urticaria

Biology; Immunology

Urticaria is the technical term for hives, which are red, itchy skin welts usually brought on by an allergic reaction.

follicular center cell lymphoma

Biology; Immunology

A follicular center cell lymphoma is a type of B-cell lymphoma that tends to grow in the follicles of lymphoid tissues.