Immunology

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Books about immunology:

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Immunology is the medical specialty concerned with immunity and all aspects of the body's ability to resist infection and diseases caused by pathogens (disease-causing organisms, which are usually micro-organisms).

Examples of disease-causing organisms include

• viruses
• bacteria
• protozoa, or even
• larger parasites.

The subject of immunology is made more complicated by the fact that human individuals also develop immune responses against our own proteins (and other molecules) in autoimmunity and against our own aberrant cells in tumour immunity. This type of immune response is also included in the subject area of immunology.

Associated Terms:

• The adjective used to refer to immunology is immunological.

Links to related areas of this website:

• As some types of blood cells have important functions for the body's immune system, the glossary section about the structure of blood may be of general interest.
• Glossary section: Medical Specialties
• Glossary section: General Medical Terms
• See also books about immunology

This part of the IvyRose Holistic glossary is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical courses. Such students are often required recognize and understand medical terms such as words used to refer to the many different disciplines within medicine.