antibodies

Meanings

• noun

  Proteins produced by the immune system in response to an antigen, typically binding to specific epitopes on the antigen and helping to neutralize it or mark it for destruction.

  - "The patient's immune system produced antibodies to fight off the infection."
  - "The antibodies in a vaccine help train the body's immune system to recognize and fight the disease."

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Synonyms

immunoglobulin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antibodies
antibiotics , biotics , autobiographics

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Variants

List of all variants of antibodies that leads to same result
antibodies , antibody , immunoglobulin , monoclonal antibodies , monoclonal antibody

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'antidōsis' meaning 'counter-gift' or 'opposing gift', referring to the body's response to an antigen.

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Trivia

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1. Antibodies were first discovered in the late 1800s by Emil von Behring and Shibasaburo Kitasato.

2. Each type of antibody has a unique shape that allows it to bind specifically to a particular antigen.

3. Antibodies can be used to diagnose various diseases by detecting the presence of specific antibodies in a patient's blood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Antigen: A substance that triggers an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies.

2. Immune System: A complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that protects the body from infections and diseases.

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Culture

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Antibodies have been a crucial part of medical advancements, leading to the development of vaccines and treatments for various diseases. They have been extensively studied in scientific research and have been a topic of interest in literature, particularly in works exploring the human body and health.

How to Memorize "antibodies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lock and key model: Antibodies are the keys that fit perfectly into the locks (antigens) and neutralize them.
   - Visualize a protective shield made up of antibodies guarding the body against infections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate antibodies with the immune system and the body's defense against infections.
   - Think of antibodies as protective soldiers that fight off invading bacteria and viruses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A-B-C: Antibodies Bind to antigens, Creating a protective barrier.
   - Remember the phrase 'Antibodies Attack and Annihilate Antigens'.

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