immunology
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪˌmjuːnˈɒlədʒi/
KK: /ɪˌmjunˈɑlədʒi/
noun
Definition
The study of the immune system and how it protects the body from diseases and infections.
Example
She decided to pursue a career in immunology to help develop better vaccines.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about studying immunology?
Not really, but it sounds interesting!
Yeah, it's all about how our immune system works.
That's pretty cool! I might look into it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
immunology
immunization
serology
Antonyms
susceptibility
vulnerability
weakness
Root Explanation
Immunology → It is formed from "immunis" (from Latin, meaning exempt or free from) and "-logia" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word "immunology" refers to the study of the immune system and how it protects the body from disease.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'exempt' ('immunis') from illness and that 'logia' means the study of something. This helps you remember that immunology is the study of how the body defends itself.
Visually Confused Words
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