B2 adjective محايد

antibody

/ˈæntiˌbɒdi/

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

أمثلة

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1

The doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.

The doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.

2

The research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.

The research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.

3

I'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.

I'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
antibody
صفة
antibody-based
مرتبط
antigen
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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Anti-' (against) and 'Body.' They are the 'bodies' your immune system sends to fight 'against' invaders.

اختبار سريع

After recovering from the infection, the patient's blood contained _____ that would protect them from future exposure.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antibodies

أمثلة

1

The doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.

everyday

The doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.

2

The research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.

formal

The research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.

3

I'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.

informal

I'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.

4

Quantitative analysis of the serum revealed a significant increase in antibody titers following the second dose.

academic

Quantitative analysis of the serum revealed a significant increase in antibody titers following the second dose.

5

Our pharmaceutical division is focusing on the development of monoclonal antibody therapies for oncology.

business

Our pharmaceutical division is focusing on the development of monoclonal antibody therapies for oncology.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
antibody
صفة
antibody-based
مرتبط
antigen

تلازمات شائعة

produce antibodies produce antibodies
antibody test antibody test
neutralizing antibodies neutralizing antibodies
antibody levels antibody levels
develop antibodies develop antibodies

العبارات الشائعة

monoclonal antibody

monoclonal antibody

antibody-mediated

antibody-mediated

maternal antibodies

maternal antibodies

يُخلط عادةً مع

antibody vs antibiotic

An antibody is a natural protein produced by the body's immune system, whereas an antibiotic is a drug used to kill bacteria.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is almost always used in a medical or biological context. It is a countable noun, frequently used in the plural form ('antibodies') when discussing general immunity.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often confuse 'antibody' with 'antibiotic.' Remember that antibodies are part of your body, while antibiotics come from a pharmacy.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Anti-' (against) and 'Body.' They are the 'bodies' your immune system sends to fight 'against' invaders.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the German word 'Antikörper', combining the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'Körper' (body).

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural: antibodies Often followed by 'against' or 'to' (e.g., antibodies against the virus)
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السياق الثقافي

The term became part of mainstream daily conversation globally during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding testing and vaccination efficacy.

اختبار سريع

After recovering from the infection, the patient's blood contained _____ that would protect them from future exposure.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antibodies

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