Definition

Adjective Of or relating to immunology, the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.

Usage

The adjective "immunologic" describes anything pertaining to the study of the immune system or immune responses. It is often used interchangeably with "immunological" in scientific and medical contexts.

Examples

• The patient's immunologic profile showed a strong response to the vaccine.
• Researchers are studying the immunologic mechanisms behind autoimmune diseases.
• An immunologic disorder occurs when the immune system malfunctions.

Advanced Usage

• Immunologic memory: The ability of the immune system to recognize and respond more rapidly to a pathogen it has encountered before.
  • Vaccination works by establishing immunologic memory.
• Immunologic tolerance: A state of unresponsiveness of the immune system to substances or tissues that have the potential to elicit an immune response.
  • The body must develop immunologic tolerance to its own tissues.

Variants and Related Words

• Immunological (adj.): A more common variant with identical meaning.
  • The immunological effects of the drug are still being studied.
• Immunology (n.): The scientific study of the immune system.
• Immunologist (n.): A scientist or doctor who specializes in immunology.

Synonyms

• Immunological
• Immune-related (less technical)

Notes

"Immunologic" is primarily a technical term used in medicine, biology, and research. In everyday language, phrases like "related to the immune system" are more common.

Adjective

1. of or relating to immunology