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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
protooncogenes
Biology; Immunology
Cellular genes regulating growth control; mutation or aberrant expression can lead to malignant transformation of the cell.
pseudogene
Biology; Immunology
Sequence of DNA resembling a gene but containing codons that prevent transcription into full-length RNA species.
pyogenic
Biology; Immunology
Refers to the generation of pus at the sites of response to bacteria with large capsules.
radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Biology; Immunology
A solid-phase radioimmunoassay for detecting IgE antibody specific for a particular allergen.
radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Biology; Immunology
A technique for measuring the level of a biologic substance in a sample, by measuring the binding of antigen to radioactively labeled antibody (or vice versa).
