antibody

noun
UK: /ˈæntɪbɒdi/
US: /ˈæntɪbɑːdi/

  1. A protein produced by the body to fight harmful substances like bacteria or viruses.

    1. The antibody protects us from getting sick again. [ ] [ ]
    2. This antibody is key to neutralizing the virus, preventing it from infecting more cells. [ ] [ ]

  2. A substance that recognizes and attaches to specific antigens, helping the immune system eliminate them.

    1. The test detects the antibody in a blood sample. [ ] [ ]
    2. Monoclonal antibody therapies are now frequently used to treat various autoimmune conditions effectively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

immunoglobulin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "antibody" in English means: A protein produced by the body to fight harmful substances like bacteria or viruses., A substance that recognizes and attaches to specific antigens, helping the immune system eliminate them..

The phonetic transcription of "antibody" is /ˈæntɪbɒdi/ in British English and /ˈæntɪbɑːdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antibody": immunoglobulin.

Example usage of "antibody": "The antibody protects us from getting sick again.". More examples on the page.