Vocabulary Term Details

Antibodies

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibodies)

An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large Y-shape protein produced by B cells that is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses. The antibody recognizes a unique part of the foreign target, called an antigen. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Immunological factors	N/A	Antigens Immune response Immunity

This term is used for the following terms:
Antitoxins

Approved Date
21-Feb-2014

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Vocabulary Term Details

Antibodies

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