Definition

A substance or drug that changes how the immune system works, often used to help treat diseases or conditions related to the immune response.

Example

Doctors sometimes prescribe an immunomodulator to help patients with autoimmune diseases.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new immunomodulator they’re testing?

Yeah, I read it can help with autoimmune diseases.

Exactly! It's fascinating how it can modify the immune response.

I hope it works well; it could change a lot of lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immunomodulator → It is formed from "immunis" (from Latin, meaning exempt or free from) and "modulatus" (from Latin, meaning measured or regulated). The word refers to a substance that regulates or modifies the immune response.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'regulates' ('modulatus') the immune system, which is 'exempt' or 'free' from certain diseases ('immunis'). This helps you remember that an immunomodulator modifies the immune response.

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