noun

antibody

antibody

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.

to produce ((antibodies)) Antibodies help the body fight infection.

Synonyms: immunoglobulin

From 'anti-' (against) + 'body'. A protein 'body' produced by the immune system to act against a foreign substance.

Imagine a special 'body' inside your body that fights 'against' invaders.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.