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.
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