different between immunity vs immunogenetics

English

Etymology

From Old French immunité, from Latin immunitas, in the legal sense; for the medical use see immunization.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??mju?n?ti/

Noun

immunity (countable and uncountable, plural immunities)

1. (uncountable) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
   1. (medicine) Fully protective resistance against infection.

   2. (law) An exemption from specified duties, such as payments or services.

   3. (law) An exemption from prosecution.

   4. (in games and competitions) An exemption given to a player from losing or being withdrawn from play.

2. (countable) A resistance to a specific thing.

Synonyms

• exemption
• free pass
• get out of jail free card

Hyponyms

• (law): diplomatic immunity

Derived terms

Translations

English

Etymology

From immuno- +? genetics

Noun

immunogenetics (uncountable)

1. (immunology, genetics) The study of the genetic basis for the immune response, and of the relationships between genetics and immunity from disease

Related terms

• immunogenetic