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Antibody
antibodynoun
- Alternative meanings
immune system protein that recognizes and fights viruses, bacteria, or other foreign substances
- Pronunciation
AN-tee-bah-dee
- Root and affixes
Technical loanword from English antibody, used in medical and scientific contexts.
- Variants or conjugations
antibody; antikuerpo
- Related words and expressions
immunity; health; virus; bacteria; defense
- Meaning and usage notes
In medical contexts, it can also be explained as panalipod sa lawas, defense of the body.
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Naghimo ang lawas ug antibody batok sa impeksyon.
The body produces antibodies against the infection.
Importante ang antibody sa immune system.
The antibody is important in the immune system.