Definition
immunogenetics
noun
- The branch of genetics that studies the genetic basis of immunity and the inheritance of immune responses.
Usage: scientific; typically used as a mass noun (uncountable)
Examples
- Immunogenetics helps explain why some people are naturally resistant to certain diseases.
- Researchers in immunogenetics investigate how genes control the production of antibodies.
- The field of immunogenetics combines principles from both immunology and genetics.
- Understanding immunogenetics is crucial for developing better vaccines.
- Immunogenetics research has revealed the genetic factors behind autoimmune disorders.