The clinical immunologist
Example: The clinical immunologist explained the patient's immune response clearly.
Definition
The clinical immunologist is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders related to the immune system, such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiencies. They use clinical tests to understand immune responses and guide patient care.
Etymology
The term "clinical immunologist" combines "clinical," from the Greek 'klinein,' meaning 'to lean' or 'bed,' referring to bedside medical practice, and "immunologist," derived from 'immunis,' Latin for 'exempt,' highlighting the immune system's role in protection. The phrase emphasizes practical medical expertise in immune-related conditions.
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"The clinical immunologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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