antibody
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃tiˈkoɾpu/high
an·ti·cor·po
Definition
Protein produced by the immune system in response to an antigen, neutralizing it.
Antibodies are essential for the body's defense.
The test detected antibodies against the virus.
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Common collocations
produce antibodiesantibody levelmonoclonal antibody
Etymology
Do prefixo grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'corpo', calcado do alemão 'Antikörper'.