Immunology

any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an im…

any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)

any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies…

any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies…

a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma c…

a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma c…

any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and pr…

a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and pr…

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by…

immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and pr…

immunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup

an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection

an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection

a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream

any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules

any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules

immunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup

a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells

a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells

A protein produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.

The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.

blood type antibodies

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection

an antibody that causes agglutination of a specific antigen

any substance that acts as an antigen to cause agglutinin production

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

an antibody that occurs naturally against foreign tissues from a person of the same species

an immune body formed in the blood during infection or immunization that serves to link the complement to the antigen.; "The term amboceptor is…

renewed rapid production of an antibody on the second (or subsequent) encounter with the same antigen

renewed rapid production of an antibody on the second (or subsequent) encounter with the same antigen

a type of antibody that has an affinity for certain kinds of cells, in addition to and unrelated to its specific affinity for the antigen that i…

a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to…

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

any of the group of common autoantibodies present in blood.; "The presence an antiphospholipid antibody in blood, such as the lupus anticoagulan…

an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin

a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the syno…

an antibody acting against tissues of the organism that produces it

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and ki…

T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and ki…

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it

an immune response (chiefly against viral or fungal invasions or transplanted tissue) that involves T cells

an immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-an…

a type of antibody that has an affinity for certain kinds of cells, in addition to and unrelated to its specific affinity for the antigen that i…

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it

a type of antibody that has an affinity for certain kinds of cells, in addition to and unrelated to its specific affinity for the antigen that i…

an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin

a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks a…

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks a…

exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs

any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer

any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer

an antibody found in the blood of someone suffering from infectious mononucleosis

exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women

T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and ki…

T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and ki…

an antibody produced in response to immunization with one antigen but having a higher affinity for a second antigen that was not present during…

an antibody found in the blood of someone suffering from infectious mononucleosis

an antibody found in the blood of someone suffering from infectious mononucleosis

a macrophage that is found in connective tissue

an immune response (chiefly against bacterial invasion) that is mediated by B cells

an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory…

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G

any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body

any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body

one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory…

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria

one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G

a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage mus…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

an antibody that occurs naturally against foreign tissues from a person of the same species

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

an immature lymphocyte

a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating…

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency o…

a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency o…

an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes

a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane

a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood

a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood

an antibody that causes precipitation when it unites with its antigen

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

natural immunity shared by all members of a particular race

a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage mus…

a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can r…

rhesus factor antibody

a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can r…

a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can r…

a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the syno…