Allergy and Immunology (also known as Allergy, Immunology, Immunology and Allergy): A medical specialty concerned with the hypersensitivity of the individual to foreign substances and protection from the resultant infection or disorder.

NIH MeSH · D000486Disciplines and Occupations

Allergy and Immunology

Also known asAllergy, Immunology · Immunology and Allergy · Immunology, Allergy · Allergy Specialty · Specialty, Allergy · Immunology

Definition

A medical specialty concerned with the hypersensitivity of the individual to foreign substances and protection from the resultant infection or disorder.

MeSH classification

  • H02.403.044

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Common questions about Allergy and Immunology

What does Allergy and Immunology mean in medicine?
A medical specialty concerned with the hypersensitivity of the individual to foreign substances and protection from the resultant infection or disorder. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Allergy and Immunology known by any other names?
Yes. Allergy and Immunology is also referred to as Allergy, Immunology, Immunology and Allergy, Immunology, Allergy, Allergy Specialty in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Allergy and Immunology sit in the medical classification?
Allergy and Immunology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.044). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Allergy and Immunology?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000486) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗