immunology
noun/ˌɪmjəˈnɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #11,608 most common English word
Meaning
the branch of biology and medicine that studies the immune system and its responses.
Example sentence
She decided to specialize in immunology after becoming fascinated by how the body fights disease.
Synonyms & related words
- immunoscience
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