Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

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.

Definition: Related to a method that uses a specific antibody or antigen attached to a solid material to remove a specific substance from a solution.

Example: The immunosorbent technique is widely used in laboratory tests to detect specific proteins.

Definition: A substance that uses antibodies to capture and remove specific antigens or antibodies from a mixture.

Example: The laboratory used an immunosorbent to isolate the desired proteins from the sample.

Definition: The act of being confined or imprisoned, especially in a way that is permanent or for a long time.

Example: The ancient practice of immurement was used as a form of punishment for serious crimes.

Definition: Not able to be changed or altered.

Example: The laws of physics are considered immutable and do not change over time.

Definition: The quality of being unable to change or be changed.

Example: The immutableness of the law ensures that it remains consistent over time.

Definition: The quality of being unable to be touched or felt; something that cannot be perceived physically or mentally.

Example: The impalpability of the concept made it difficult for the students to understand.

Definition: Something that cannot be divided or separated into parts.

Example: The family estate was considered impartible, meaning it could not be divided among the heirs.

Definition: The state of being unable to be affected by emotions or feelings; showing no response to external influences.

Example: Her impassibility during the crisis surprised everyone around her.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of money or financial resources.

Example: He lived impecuniously, often struggling to pay his bills.

Definition: The state of having little or no money; being poor or financially struggling.

Example: His impecuniousness made it difficult for him to afford basic necessities.