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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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Immunology

efferent lymphatic vessel

Biology; Immunology

Lymphocytes leave a lymph node through the efferent lymphatic vessel.

δ

Biology; Immunology

In the context of immunoglobulins, δ is the type of heavy chain in IgD.

4-1BB ligand

Biology; Immunology

4-1BB ligand (4-1BBL) is a member of the TNF family that binds to 4-1BB.

ε

Biology; Immunology

In the context of immunoglobulins, ε (epsilon) is the heavy chain of IgE.

allergens

Biology; Immunology

Allergens are antigens that elicit hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.

occupational allergy

Biology; Immunology

When a person’s work induces allergy, this is called occupational allergy.

clone

Biology; Immunology

A clone is a population of cells all derived from a single progenitor cell.

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