Antibody

Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌbɑdi/

Definitions of antibody

noun a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen

Example Sentences

A1 Antibodies help the body fight off infections.

A2 Doctors can test for antibodies in your blood to see if you have been exposed to a certain virus.

B1 The vaccine works by stimulating the production of antibodies in the immune system.

B2 Monoclonal antibodies are being used in cancer treatment to target specific cells.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop new antibodies that can effectively neutralize the virus.

C2 The development of personalized antibody therapies is a promising area of medical research.

Examples of antibody in a Sentence

formal The antibody detected in the blood sample indicates a recent infection.

informal The doctor said my antibodies are fighting off the virus.

slang I heard that new supplement is like an antibody for your immune system.

figurative His kindness acted as an antibody against the negativity surrounding him.

Grammatical Forms of antibody

• plural: antibodies
• present tense: produce antibodies
• future tense: will produce antibodies
• perfect tense: have produced antibodies
• continuous tense: are producing antibodies
• singular: antibody
• positive degree: antibody
• infinitive: to produce antibodies
• gerund: producing antibodies
• participle: produced antibodies

Origin and Evolution of antibody

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'antibody' originates from the combination of 'anti-' meaning against and 'body' referring to a living organism.

Evolution of the word: Originally coined in 1901 by German bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich, the term 'antibody' has evolved to represent a class of proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize harmful pathogens. Over time, the understanding and application of antibodies have expanded to include various medical treatments and diagnostics.