immunology

[/ˌɪm.juːˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/]
nounfemininepl: immunologies
imunologia
1. The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity and the immune system, including the study of antigens, antibodies, and cellular responses to infection and disease.
Immunology has made significant advances in understanding how the body fights infections.
A imunologia fez avanços significativos na compreensão de como o corpo combate infecções.
2. The scientific study of the structure and function of the immune system in health and disease.
She specialized in clinical immunology during her medical residency.
Ela se especializou em imunologia clínica durante sua residência médica.
Immunology is a highly respected field in both Brazilian and American medical sciences. In Brazil, immunology research is prominently conducted at institutions like FIOCRUZ (Fundação Oswaldo Cruz) and major universities. The term is formal and primarily used in academic, medical, and scientific contexts. In the USA, immunology gained particular cultural prominence during COVID-19 pandemic discussions, becoming more common in general discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immune scienceimmunological science

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imunologia
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts throughout Brazil
Portugal
imunologia
Same term used; occasionally may see 'imunobiologia' for broader immunological studies
São Paulo
imunologia
Commonly used in major research institutions and medical universities
Rio de Janeiro
imunologia
Standard usage in medical and research sectors

Related Words

immune systemantibodyantigenimmunologistimmunologicalimmunocompromisedvaccineinfection

Related Idioms & Phrases

immunology of aging
tumor immunology
transplant immunology
molecular immunology
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