immunogenetic
|im-mu-no-ge-net-ic|
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/ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
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/ˌɪm.juː.nəʊ.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
genetic basis of immunity
Etymology
'immunogenetic' originates from the combination of 'immuno-' and 'genetic', where 'immuno-' refers to the immune system and 'genetic' pertains to genes and heredity.
'Immunogenetic' evolved from the merging of 'immuno-' and 'genetic', reflecting the interdisciplinary study of genetics and immunology.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the genetic aspects of immunity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of the genetic basis of the immune response.
The immunogenetic factors play a crucial role in organ transplantation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 00:21