antibody
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈæntibɑːdi/ · UK /ˈæntibɒdi/
Forms: antibodies
antibody means: A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.
noun
A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.
- The test found antibodies in her blood.
- Your body produces antibodies to fight the virus.
- This antibody attaches to a particular protein.
Questions about antibody
What does antibody mean?
A protein your body makes that attaches to harmful germs or substances and helps stop them harming you.
What is antibody in other languages?
Türkçe: antikor · Español: anticuerpo · Français: anticorps · Deutsch: Antikörper · Italiano: anticorpo · 日本語: 抗体
How do you pronounce antibody?
In American English /ˈæntibɑːdi/; in British English /ˈæntibɒdi/.
How do you use antibody in a sentence?
The test found antibodies in her blood. Your body produces antibodies to fight the virus.
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