immunological
|im-mu-no-lo-gi-cal|
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/ˌɪm.jə.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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/ˌɪm.jə.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the immune system
Etymology
'immunological' originates from New Latin/Modern Latin, specifically the word 'immunologia', where 'immunis' meant 'exempt' and Greek 'logos' meant 'study'.
'immunological' changed from Latin 'immunis' and Late Latin 'immunitas' to New Latin 'immunologia' (the study of immunity), then entered English as 'immunology' and later formed the adjective 'immunological'.
Initially, it meant 'exempt' (from burdens or obligations), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to immunity or the scientific study of immunity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the immune system (the body's defenses against infection and disease).
The clinic performed several immunological tests to assess the patient's immune function.
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Adjective 2
relating to the scientific study of immunity and immune responses (the field of immunology).
She is conducting immunological research on vaccine responses.
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Adjective 3
caused by or involving an immune response (used to describe reactions, mechanisms, or tests).
The rash was determined to be an immunological reaction to the medication.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 23:24