immunogenetic

im·mu·no·ge·net·ics

[im-yuh-noh-juh-net-iks, ih-myoo-]
noun ( used with a singular verb )
1.
the branch of immunology dealing with the study of immunity in relation to genetic makeup.
2.
the study of genetic relationships among animals by comparison of immunologic reactions.

Origin:
1935–40; immuno- + genetics

im·mu·no·ge·net·ic, im·mu·no·ge·net·i·cal, adjective
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immunogenetics (ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the study of the relationship between immunity and genetics
 
immunoge'netic
 
adj
 
immunoge'netical
 
adj

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immunogenetics (ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the study of the relationship between immunity and genetics
 
immunoge'netic
 
adj
 
immunoge'netical
 
adj

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immunogenetics im·mu·no·ge·net·ics (ĭm'yə-nō-jə-nět'ĭks)
n.
The branch of immunology that is concerned with the molecular and genetic basis of the immune response.


im'mu·no·ge·net'i·cist (-ĭ-sĭst) n.

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