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antibodies

/ˈæntibɑdiz/ /ˈæntaɪbɑdiz/

Meanings
noun
A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

Examples :

"After getting the flu shot, my body produced antibodies to protect me from the flu virus. "
medicine biology biochemistry physiology organism disease body

Related Words

Illustration shot

shot verb

/ʃɒt/ /ʃɑt/

To launch a projectile.

"The archer shot an arrow at the target. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration getting

getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

Illustration antigen

antigen noun

/ˈæntɪdʒən/ /ˈæntaɪdʒən/

A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

"The flu virus contains an antigen that triggers your body to produce antibodies and fight off the infection. "

Illustration protect

protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration lymphocytes

lymphocytes noun

/ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪts/ /ˈlɪmfoʊˌsaɪts/

A type of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check my levels of lymphocytes because she suspected I might have an infection. "

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virus noun

/ˈvaɪɹəs/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

"The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to miss class. "

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration protein

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

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binds noun

/baɪndz/

That which binds or ties.

"The strong family binds kept them close despite their differing opinions. "