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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

λ

Biology; Immunology

In the context of immunoglobulins, λ is one of the two is one of the two classes of light-chain.

Burkitt’s lymphoma

Biology; Immunology

Burkitt’s lymphoma is caused by Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and occurs mainly in sub-Saharan Africa.

cell-surface immunoglobulin

Biology; Immunology

Cell-surface immunoglobulin is the B-cell receptor for antigen. See also B-cell antigen receptor.

neutropenia

Biology; Immunology

Neutropenia describes the situation in which there are fewer neutrophils in the blood than normal.

protective immunity

Biology; Immunology

Protective immunity is the resistance to specific infection that follows infection or vaccination.

syngeneic graft

Biology; Immunology

A syngeneic graft is a graft between two genetically identical individuals. It is accepted as self.

red pulp

Biology; Immunology

The nonlymphoid area of the spleen in which red blood cells are broken down is called the red pulp.

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