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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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late-phase reaction
Biology; Immunology
In type I immediate hypersensitivity reactions, the late-phase reaction persists and is resistant to treatment with antihistamine.
pulmonary surfactant A
Biology; Immunology
The pulmonary surfactant A and D proteins are members of the pentraxin family that play various roles in the acute-phase response.
immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Biology; Immunology
IgA is the class of immunoglobulin characterized by α heavy chains. IgA antibodies are secreted mainly by mucosal lymphoid tissues.
periarteriolar lymphoid sheath
Biology; Immunology
The periarteriolar lymphoid sheath (PALS) is part of the inner region of the white pulp of the spleen, and contains mainly T cells.
attenuated
Biology; Immunology
Pathogens are said to be attenuated when they can grow in their host and induce immunity without producing serious clinical disease.
conjugate vaccines
Biology; Immunology
Conjugate vaccines are vaccines made from capsular polysaccharides bound to proteins of known immunogenicity, such as tetanus toxoid.
membranous glomerulonephritis
Biology; Immunology
Membranous glomerulonephritis is a disease of the kidneys characterized by proteinuria and heavy deposits of antibody and complement.
