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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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blocking antibody
Biology; Immunology
A functional term for an antibody molecule capable of blocking the interaction of antigen with other antibodies or with cells.
bone marrow
Biology; Immunology
The site of hematopoiesis, in which stem cells give rise to the cellular elements of blood, including red blood cells, monocytes, polymorphonuclear leukocytes, platelets, and lymphocytes.
bone marrow transplantation
Biology; Immunology
A procedure used to treat both nonneoplastic and neoplastic conditions not amenable to other forms of therapy. It has been especially used in cases of aplastic anemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and ...
bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)
Biology; Immunology
Secondary lymphoid organs connected to the bronchial tree.
bursa of Fabricius
Biology; Immunology
Site of development of B cells in birds; an outpouching of the cloaca.
CH50 unit
Biology; Immunology
The amount of complement (serum dilution) that induces lysis of 50% of erythrocytes coated with specific antibody.
C1 deficiencies
Biology; Immunology
Patients with these defects may manifest systemic lupus erythematosus, glomerulonephritis or pyogenic infections as well as an increased incidence of type III (immune complex) hypersensitivity ...
