Isoantibody (Noun)
Meaning
An antibody that occurs naturally against foreign tissues from a person of the same species.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The medical team checked the isoantibody levels of the donor's blood before the organ transplant.
- Researchers have found that the presence of isoantibodies in a pregnant woman's blood can affect the fetus's health.
- The isoantibody screening test was used to identify individuals with high levels of antibodies against certain tissues.
- In some cases, the body produces isoantibodies after exposure to a certain medication that affects the immune system.
- Isoantibodies are typically produced in response to tissue from a genetically dissimilar member of the same species.