B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antibody
Adjektiv
antibody-based
Verwandt
antigen
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antibodies

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antibody
Adjektiv
antibody-based
Verwandt
antigen

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

monoclonal antibody

monoclonal antibody

antibody-mediated

antibody-mediated

maternal antibodies

maternal antibodies

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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

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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antibodies

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