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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > biological properties and phenomena > biological resistance > immunity > immunomodulation
Fields of Study > immunology > immunity > immunomodulation
Preferred Term:

immunomodulation

Definition:
Alteration of the immune system or of an immune response by agents that activate or suppress its function. This can include immunization or administration of immunomodulatory drugs. Immunomodulation can also encompass non-therapeutic alteration of the immune system effected by endogenous or exogenous substances.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
immunity
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • immunoregulation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/203529
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