antibody — a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntɪbɑːdi/
Korean meaning: 항체, 특정 항원에 반응하여 생성되어 그것을 무력화시키는 혈액 단백질
Korean pronunciation: **앤**티바디
Example Sentences
- My grandmother brags that her antibodies are stronger than a bodyguard after getting five different vaccines.
- Scientists study how antibodies recognize and neutralize foreign substances in the body.
- Her blood test showed high antibody levels, proving she had recovered from the infection.
antibody
NOUN//ˈæntɪbɑːdi//
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
An antibody neutralizes invading pathogens through precise molecular binding and protection
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The antibody is the spirit of the body's victory over malady — defending with purpose and resolute power
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Origin
From the prefix 'anti-' (Greek, meaning 'against') combined with 'body' (from Old English 'bodig'). The term was coined in the early 20th century to describe proteins that fight against foreign substances in the body.
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“My grandmother brags that her antibodies are stronger than a bodyguard after getting five different vaccines.”
“Scientists study how antibodies recognize and neutralize foreign substances in the body.”
“Her blood test showed high antibody levels, proving she had recovered from the infection.”
“The new antibody treatment works like a microscopic army fighting against cancer cells.”
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