The inability of the body to produce an immune response. … [Read more...]
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immunoglobulin
A protein that acts as an antibody. Immunoglobulins are made by B cells and plasma cells. An immunoglobulin is a type of glycoprotein with two heavy chains and … [Read more...]
immunohemolytic anemia
A condition in which the body … [Read more...]
immunohistochemistry
A technique used to identify specific molecules in different kinds of tissue. The tissue is treated with antibodies that bind the specific molecule. These are … [Read more...]
immunologic fecal occult blood test
A test to check for blood in the stool. A brush is used to collect water drops from around the surface of a stool while it is still in the toilet bowl. The … [Read more...]
immunological adjuvant
A substance used to help boost the immune response to a vaccine so that less vaccine is needed. … [Read more...]
immunology
The study of the body's immune system. … [Read more...]
immunomodulation
Change in the body's immune system, caused by agents that activate or suppress its function. … [Read more...]
immunophenotyping
A process used to identify cells, based on the types of antigens or markers on the surface of the cell. This process is used to diagnose specific types of … [Read more...]
immunoscintigraphy
An imaging procedure in which antibodies labeled with radioactive substances are given to the person. A picture is taken of sites in the body where the antibody … [Read more...]