Definition

A field of study that focuses on how the immune system is related to diseases and how it responds to them.

Example

Immunopathology helps researchers understand how the immune system can contribute to various diseases.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of immunopathology?

Yeah, I think it's about how our immune system reacts to diseases.

Exactly! It's fascinating how it connects immunity with health issues.

For sure, understanding that can really help in treating patients.

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Root Explanation

Immunopathology is formed from "immunis" (from Latin, meaning exempt or free from) and "pathologia" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease, and "logia", meaning study of). The term refers to the study of diseases related to the immune system, particularly how the immune response can lead to pathology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' and 'pathologia' meaning 'study of disease' — this helps you remember that immunopathology is the study of diseases related to the immune system.

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