Antibody (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The vaccine works by stimulating the body to produce an antibody that can recognize and neutralize the virus.
- Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to check for the presence of antibodies against the disease.
- Researchers are working to develop a new treatment that uses antibodies to target and destroy cancer cells.
- The antibody test can detect the presence of the virus in a person's blood even if they are not showing any symptoms.