Synonyms for

Antibody

Verb / ˈæntɪˌbɑ:di: / / ˈænti:ˌbɑ:di: / Another word for antibody — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An antibody is a protein in the blood that helps fight off infections.

Synonyms & similar words

antiserum antitoxin immunoglobulin serum immunological immunizing vaccinating vaccination immunization inoculation vaccine virus pathogen infection antimicrobial microbe bacterium

Synonyms by register

Formal

immunoglobulin gamma globulin

Antonyms

pathogen antigen allergen toxin virus bacterium invader

Common collocations

  • monoclonal antibody
  • polyclonal antibody
  • antibody response
  • antibody test
  • antibody production
  • antibody therapy
  • antibody binding

Word family

noun antibody

Usage note

Antibody is a technical term primarily used in immunology and medicine. It refers to a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen.

Example sentences

  1. The antibody helped my body fight off the infection.
  2. Doctors can test your blood to see if you have antibodies to a certain disease.
  3. Some people's bodies don't make enough antibodies, so they need medicine to help them.
  4. Scientists study antibodies to learn how to make better vaccines.
  5. An antibody is like a tiny soldier in your blood, fighting off the bad guys.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words