immunotherapy
Immune-Based Treatment
Plain-language definition
Treatment that uses the immune system to fight disease, especially cancer. Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy can cause uveitis and other eye inflammation as a side effect.
Where this term comes up
“Treatable with medications and immunotherapy”
Condition · Myasthenia Gravis and Your Eyes
“Maintenance immunotherapy”
Condition · MOGAD (MOG Antibody Disease)
“Response to immunotherapy (teprotumumab, IV steroids)”
Test · Exophthalmometry (Hertel)
- Category
- Immune system term
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Immunology terms describe immune-system activity, antibodies, inflammation, or autoimmune processes that can affect the eyes and nerves.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- ptosis
Drooping Upper Eyelid
- AQP4
Aquaporin-4
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.