What is another word for immunopathology?
Pronunciation: [ɪmjˌuːnəpɐθˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Immunopathology refers to the study of disease that is caused by the abnormal activation or suppression of the immune system. Several synonyms of immunopathology include immunopathogenesis, immunopathophysiology, and immune dysregulation. Other related terms include autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and immunodeficiency. Autoimmunity is the self-destructive attack of the immune system on the body's own tissues, whereas hypersensitivity is an exaggerated immune response to a foreign substance. Immunodeficiency refers to a weakened immune system that is unable to properly defend the body against infectious agents and cancerous cells. Understanding immunopathology is crucial for the development of effective treatments and therapies for various autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases.
