| Term | immunomodulator |
| Alternate Terms | immune modulator; immune regulator |
| Definition | A substance that modifies or regulates the activity of the immune system, either by stimulating or suppressing specific immune responses to restore balance without broadly overactivating or inhibiting immunity. |
| Category | pharmacology |
| Context | Commonly used in integrative medicine to support immune function in chronic conditions or infections. |
| Etymology | From immune (Latin immunis, exempt) and modulator (Latin modulus, measure or regulator). |
| Examples | Echinacea for colds; Astragalus in TCM; Ginseng for fatigue |
| Related Terms | adaptogen; immunostimulant; immunosuppressant; tonic |
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