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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
plasmablast
Biology; Immunology
A plasmablast is a B cell in a lymph node that already shows some features of a plasma cell.
myelopoiesis
Biology; Immunology
Myelopoiesis is the production of monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes in bone marrow.
macrophage-1 antigen (Mac-1)
Biology; Immunology
Mac-1 is another name for the leukocyte integrin CD11b:CD18 (or complement receptor 2 (CR2)).
eczema
Biology; Immunology
The common skin disease eczema is seen mainly in children; its etiology is poorly understood.
Peyer’s patches
Biology; Immunology
Peyer’s patches are aggregates of lymphocytes along the small intestine, especially the ileum.
hyperimmunization
Biology; Immunology
Repetitive immunization to achieve a heightened state of immunity is called hyperimmunization.
monocytes
Biology; Immunology
Monocytes are white blood cells with a bean-shaped nucleus; they are precursors of macrophages.