antibody
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Anti-' (against) and 'Body.' They are the 'bodies' your immune system sends to fight 'against' invaders.
Quiz rápido
After recovering from the infection, the patient's blood contained _____ that would protect them from future exposure.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: antibodies
Ejemplos
The doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.
everydayThe doctor explained that my body needs time to build up antibodies after the vaccination.
The research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.
formalThe research team identified a specific antibody that effectively targets the viral protein.
I'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.
informalI'm glad I have the antibodies now so I don't have to worry about getting sick during the holidays.
Quantitative analysis of the serum revealed a significant increase in antibody titers following the second dose.
academicQuantitative analysis of the serum revealed a significant increase in antibody titers following the second dose.
Our pharmaceutical division is focusing on the development of monoclonal antibody therapies for oncology.
businessOur pharmaceutical division is focusing on the development of monoclonal antibody therapies for oncology.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
monoclonal antibody
monoclonal antibody
antibody-mediated
antibody-mediated
maternal antibodies
maternal antibodies
Se confunde a menudo con
An antibody is a natural protein produced by the body's immune system, whereas an antibiotic is a drug used to kill bacteria.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often confuse 'antibody' with 'antibiotic.' Remember that antibodies are part of your body, while antibiotics come from a pharmacy.
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Anti-' (against) and 'Body.' They are the 'bodies' your immune system sends to fight 'against' invaders.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the German word 'Antikörper', combining the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'Körper' (body).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The term became part of mainstream daily conversation globally during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding testing and vaccination efficacy.
Quiz rápido
After recovering from the infection, the patient's blood contained _____ that would protect them from future exposure.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: antibodies
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