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Foreign
substance or component of cell that stimulates immune response.
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Antibody:
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Specific
protein produced in humoral response to bind with antigen.
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Antibiotic:
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Of or involving antibiotics.
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Antimicrobial:
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Destroying or
inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
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Antiviral:
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Destroying or
inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.
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Autoantibodies:
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Refers to antibodies
formed against self-antigens; attack body's tissues.
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Bronchoconstriction:
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Contraction of the
bronchiolar smooth muscle and narrowing of the airway.
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Colostrum:
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A yellowish liquid,
esp. rich in immune factors, secreted by the mammary gland of female mammals a
few days before and after the birth of their young.
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Complement:
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a series of inactive
proteins circulating in the blood; when activated, they can destroy bacteria or
antigens, or participate in the inflammatory response.
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Cytotoxic:
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A substance that
damages or destroys cells.
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Encephalopathy:
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Impaired function of
the brain.
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Fetus:
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The human child in
utero between 8 weeks and birth.
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Glycoprotein:
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A combination of
protein and carbohydrate.
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Hypogammaglobulinemia:
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low antibody levels
because of a B-cell defect.
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Hypoproteinemia:
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low serum protein
level.
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