antibody

/ˈæntiˌbɑdi/
noun
  1. A protein produced by the body's immune system to fight infections and foreign substances.
    • Doctors tested her blood for antibodies to see if she had been exposed to the disease.
    • After getting the vaccine, your body creates antibodies to protect you from the virus.
    • Breast milk contains antibodies that help babies fight off infections.
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