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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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cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Biology; Immunology
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a malignant growth of T cells that home to the skin.
adenoids
Biology; Immunology
The adenoids are mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues located in the nasal cavity.
4-1BB
Biology; Immunology
4-1BB is a member of the TNF receptor family that specifically binds to 4-1BB ligand.
anti-lymphocyte globulin
Biology; Immunology
Anti-lymphocyte globulin is antibody raised in another species against human T cells.
Reed-Sternberg cells
Biology; Immunology
Reed-Sternberg cells are large malignant B cells that are found in Hodgkin’s disease.
immunobiology
Biology; Immunology
Immunobiology is the study of the biological basis for host defense against infection.
T-cell clone
Biology; Immunology
A T-cell clone is derived from a single progenitor T cell. See also cloned T-cell line.
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