antibody
Translation
antibody
Examples
Antibodies help the body fight infection.
Antibodies help the body fight infection.
The test checks for antibodies in the blood.
The test checks for antibodies in the blood.
Grammar Patterns
to produce ((antibodies)) Antibodies help the body fight infection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immunoglobulin
Etymology
From 'anti-' (against) + 'body'. A protein 'body' produced by the immune system to act against a foreign substance.
Memory Tips
Imagine a special 'body' inside your body that fights 'against' invaders.