antibody
Translation
antibody
Examples
Antibodies help the body fight infections.
Antibodies help the body fight infections.
The test checks for specific antibodies in the blood.
The test checks for specific antibodies in the blood.
Grammar Patterns
((an antibody)) a protein produced in the blood to fight disease The body produces an antibody to fight the virus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immunoglobulin
Etymology
From the prefix 'anti-' (against) + 'body'. It's a protein 'body' produced by the immune system to fight 'against' a specific antigen.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tiny 'bodyguard' inside you that fights 'against' germs and viruses.