Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody.
Related words
- Other spellings
- immune globulin
Forms
- Plural
- immunoglobulins → antibodies…
Example sentences
- antibody Each antibody targets a specific bacteria or virus.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| immunoglobulin | falling | |
| antibody | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- antibody4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (antibody4 = 4 syllables).