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antibody

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæntibɑːdi/ · UK /ˈæntibɒdi/

Forms: antibodies

antibody means: A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.

noun

DISEASE FIGHTERB2

A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.

  • The test found antibodies in her blood.
  • Your body produces antibodies to fight the virus.
  • This antibody attaches to a particular protein.

Similar words: immunoglobulin

Common phrases: antibody test, antibody production, antibody levels

Questions about antibody

What does antibody mean?

A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.

What is antibody in other languages?

Türkçe: antikor · Español: anticuerpo · Français: anticorps · Deutsch: Antikörper · Italiano: anticorpo · 日本語: 抗体

How do you pronounce antibody?

In American English /ˈæntibɑːdi/; in British English /ˈæntibɒdi/.

How do you use antibody in a sentence?

The test found antibodies in her blood. Your body produces antibodies to fight the virus.

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