opsonology

/ɒpsənˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the mechanisms and processes by which the immune system recognizes and targets pathogens

“The researcher specialized in the field of opsonology to understand how the body identifies and responds to infections.”

Synonyms

  • immunology
  • pathogenicology

Antonyms

  • immunodeficiency
  • pathogen tolerance