immunometabolism

noun

The study of the interaction between the immune system and metabolism

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Meanings

nounimmunometabolism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe study of the interaction between the immune system and metabolism

    In fact, a novel research area termed immunometabolism has emerged from the study of AT’s roles in metabolism and immunity, which contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity-associated dysfunctions [23, 24 ].

    2015 September 15, “Characterization of In Vitro Engineered Human Adipose Tissues: Relevant Adipokine Secretion and Impact of TNF-α”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From immuno- + metabolism.

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APA

immunometabolism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunometabolism

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“immunometabolism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunometabolism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “immunometabolism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunometabolism.

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