antibody

BrE /ˈæntɪbɒdɪ/ AmE /ˈæntɪˌboʊdi/

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1 BIOLOGY C1

a protein produced by the body to fight disease-causing substances such as bacteria and viruses

anticuerpo

  • antibody against something

Collocations antibody against a virus · antibodies in the blood

  • The vaccine helps your body produce antibodies against the disease.

    La vacuna ayuda a tu cuerpo a producir anticuerpos contra la enfermedad.