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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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antiserum (plural: antisera)
Biology; Immunology
The fluid component of clotted blood from an immune individual that contains antibodies against the molecule used for immunization. Antisera contain heterogeneous collections of antibodies, which ...
antitoxin
Biology; Immunology
Antibody specific for exotoxins produced by certain microorganisms such as the causative agents of diphtheria and tetanus.
apoptosis
Biology; Immunology
A form of programmed cell death caused by activation of endogenous molecules leading to the fragmentation of DNA.
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Biology; Immunology
A gut-associated lymphoid tissue located at the beginning of the colon.
Arthus reaction
Biology; Immunology
A hypersensitivity reaction produced by local formation of antigen-antibody aggregates that activate the complement cascade and cause thrombosis, hemorrhage, and acute inflammation.
asthma
Biology; Immunology
A disease of the lungs characterized by reversible airway obstruction (in most cases), inflammation of the airway with prominent eosinophil participation, and increased responsiveness by the airway ...
ataxia telangiectasia
Biology; Immunology
A disorder characterized by cerebellar ataxia, oculocutaneous telangiectasis, variable immunodeficiency which affects the function of both T and B lymphocytes, the development of lymphoid ...
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