immunologically
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/ˌɪmjuːnəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
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/ˌɪmjuːnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
(immunological)
relating to the immune system
Etymology
'immunologically' originates from English, specifically the word 'immunological', where the prefix 'immuno-' ultimately traces to Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt, free', and the element '-logical' derives from Greek 'logia'/'logos' meaning 'study' or 'reason'.
'immunologically' changed from the adjective 'immunological', which in turn was formed from 'immunology' (a 19th-century formation from 'immune' + '-logy'); 'immune' itself comes from Latin 'immunis'.
Initially the root 'immunis' meant 'exempt' or 'free (from public service or tax)'; over time the root entered scientific vocabulary to form terms referring to the immune system, and now 'immunologically' means 'in a manner relating to the immune system or the study of immunity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a transformation: the scientific field 'immunology' (included because related forms are relevant to the adverb).
She studied immunology to understand autoimmune diseases.
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Adjective 1
a transformation: 'immunological' meaning relating to immunology or the immune system.
They observed immunological changes after exposure.
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Adverb 1
in a manner relating to immunology or the immune system; from the adjective 'immunological'.
The vaccine was immunologically effective against the new strain.
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