isoimmune
|i-so-im-mune|
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/ˌaɪsoʊɪˈmjuːn/
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/ˌaɪsəʊɪˈmjuːn/
immune response to same species
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isoimmune' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isos,' where 'iso-' meant 'equal' or 'same,' and 'immune' from Latin 'immunis,' meaning 'exempt' or 'protected.'
Historical Evolution
'isos' combined with 'immune' to form the modern English word 'isoimmune.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'immune to the same species,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting an immune response to antigens from the same species.
The patient developed an isoimmune reaction after the blood transfusion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 14:04