Immunodegradation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immunodegradation is a noun meaning (immunology, rare) Degradation of or by the immune system.
Meaning
(immunology, rare) Degradation of or by the immune system.
Example Sentences
The inhibition of immunodegradation was most pronounced at low temperature […]
A special group must be mentioned: 4. artificial immunodegradation (immunosuppression)
These mechanisms include enzymatic degradation, immunodegradation, sequestration by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) in the bloodstream, acid hydrolysis in the stomach, mucociliary clearance in the lungs, etc.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immunodysfunction, immunodepression, immunodysregulation, immunosenescence, immunocompromization, immunopathy.
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