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immunology  

Definition

  • In the late 18th century Dr. Edward Jenner stumbled upon the notion of the immune system following his discovery that cowpox protected him against a human pathogen known as smallpox. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Immunology]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-P0T21BN7-5

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