antibody
n. protein in the blood which reacts to infectious agents | ||||
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Antibodies Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
antibody
Noun
1. any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
(hypernym) protein
(hyponym) autoantibody
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Noun
1. any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
(hypernym) protein
(hyponym) autoantibody
(part-meronym) active site
Antibodies Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Antibodies
are specialized proteins produced by white blood cells that circulate in the blood seeking and attaching to foreign proteins, microorganisms or toxins in order to neutralize them. They are part of the immune system. (see immune system).
are specialized proteins produced by white blood cells that circulate in the blood seeking and attaching to foreign proteins, microorganisms or toxins in order to neutralize them. They are part of the immune system. (see immune system).
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
antibodies (AN-ti-bod-eez)
proteins made by the body to protect itself from "foreign" substances such as bacteria or viruses. People get type 1 diabetes when their bodies make antibodies that destroy the body's own insulin-making beta cells.
proteins made by the body to protect itself from "foreign" substances such as bacteria or viruses. People get type 1 diabetes when their bodies make antibodies that destroy the body's own insulin-making beta cells.
| Lung Diseases Glossary |
Antibodies
Specific proteins produced by the body's immune system that bind with foreign proteins (antigens).
Context: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Specific proteins produced by the body's immune system that bind with foreign proteins (antigens).
Context: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
ANTIBODIES
Molecules in the blood or secretory fluids that tag, destroy, or neutralize bacteria, viruses, or other harmful toxins (antigens; see). They are members of a class of proteins known as immunoglobulins, which are produced and secreted by B lymphocytes<!-- (see) --> in response to stimulation by antigens<!-- (see) -->. An antibody is specific to an antigen.
Molecules in the blood or secretory fluids that tag, destroy, or neutralize bacteria, viruses, or other harmful toxins (antigens; see). They are members of a class of proteins known as immunoglobulins, which are produced and secreted by B lymphocytes<!-- (see) --> in response to stimulation by antigens<!-- (see) -->. An antibody is specific to an antigen.
| Diabetes Glossary |
Antibodies
Proteins that the body makes to protect itself from foreign substances. Occasionally, the body also makes proteins against normal parts of the body. These proteins are called autoantibodies.
Proteins that the body makes to protect itself from foreign substances. Occasionally, the body also makes proteins against normal parts of the body. These proteins are called autoantibodies.
Antibodies Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
antibodies (Abs)
infection-fighting proteins that the body produces to destroy foreign microorganisms or toxins (antigens); also known as immunoglobulins.
infection-fighting proteins that the body produces to destroy foreign microorganisms or toxins (antigens); also known as immunoglobulins.
Antibodies Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Antibody
Antibodies (also known as immunoglobulins) are proteins that are found in blood or other bodily fluids of vertebrates, and are used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects, such as bacteria and viruses. They are made of a few basic structural units called chains; each antibody has two large heavy chains and two small light chains. Antibodies are produced by a kind of white blood cell called a B cell. There are several different types of antibody heavy chain, and several different kinds of antibodies, which are grouped into different isotypes based on which heavy chain they possess. Five different antibody isotypes are known in mammals, which perform different roles, and help direct the appropriate immune response for each different type of foreign object they encounter.
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