Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
immunomodulation Audio
[ ih-myoo-noh-mah-juh-lay-shun ]
Subclass of:
Biological Response Modifier Therapy
Definitions related to immunomodulation:
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (immunomodulation therapy) Any treatment modality that exercises its effects by inducing, enhancing, or suppressing an immune response.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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