Definition

This is a field of study that focuses on how genetics and the immune system interact, particularly how genes influence the body's ability to fight diseases.

Example

Researchers in immunogenetics are exploring how genetic variations affect immune responses to vaccines.

Conversation

Have you heard about immunogenetics?

No, what is that?

It's the study of how our genes affect our immune response.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immunogenetics → It is formed from "immunis" (from Latin, meaning exempt or free from) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the study of the genetic basis of the immune response, focusing on how genes influence immunity.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'exempt' or 'free from' disease ('immunis') and how that relates to the 'origin' of immunity ('genesis'). This helps you remember that immunogenetics is about the genetic factors that influence immune responses.

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