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Avidity
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Avidity The summation of multiple affinities, for example when a polyvalent antibody binds to a polyvalent antigen.
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Antibody
An infection-fighting protein molecule in blood or secretory fluids that tags, neutralizes, and helps destroy pathogenic microorganisms (eg, bacteria, viruses) or toxins. Antibodies, known generally as immunoglobulins, are made and secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. Each specific antibody binds only to the specific antigen that stimulated its production.
Antigen
A substance which, when present in animal tissue, stimulates the production of antibodies
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Antigen processing
Large molecules are broken down (processed) within macrophages into peptides and presented within the groove of MHC molecules.
Atopy
A term used by allergists to describe IgE-mediated anaphylactic responses in humans, usually genetically determined.
Autograft
A tissue transplant from one area to another on a single individual.
Autoimmunity
An immune response to "self" tissues or components. Such an immune response may have pathological consequences leading to autoimmune diseases.
Autoallergy
An immune response to "self" tissues or components. Such an immune response may have pathological consequences leading to autoimmune diseases.
Avidity
Alternate pathway
The mechanism of complement activation that does not involve activation of the C1, C4, C2 pathway by antigen-antibody complexes, and begins with the activation of C3.
Alternative pathway
The mechanism of complement activation that does not involve activation of the C1, C4, C2 pathway by antigen-antibody complexes, and begins with the activation of C3.
Algiderm
Calcium alginate gel with ability absorb 20 times its own weight in exudate.
Alfalfa
Latin name: Medicago Sativa. Alfalfa can be taken as a capsule, tablet, tea or the dried plant itself. Perennial member of the family Fabaceae and is one of the most common, cultivated forage plants being fed to animals either as hay or in a dehydrated form. Alfalfa grows on the side of the road and leaves a peculiar green haze and pungent smell in the air. Alfalfa is promoted as a detoxifier, said to cleanse the liver and bloodstream. Nutritious source of beta carotene, calcium, chlorophyll, and the vitamins D, E and K. Studies have noted a link between consumption of high doses of Alfalfa with the onset, or aggravation of, existing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Those diagnosed with Lupus should avoid alfalfa products entirely.
Atkins diet
The Atkins Nutritional Approach, popularly known as the Atkins Diet or just Atkins, is a popular but controversial high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet.
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Antibody
An infection-fighting protein molecule in blood or secretory fluids that tags, neutralizes, and helps destroy pathogenic microorganisms (eg, bacteria, viruses) or toxins. Antibodies, known generally as immunoglobulins, are made and secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. Each specific antibody binds only to the specific antigen that stimulated its production.
Antigen
A substance which, when present in animal tissue, stimulates the production of antibodies
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Antigen processing
Large molecules are broken down (processed) within macrophages into peptides and presented within the groove of MHC molecules.
Atopy
A term used by allergists to describe IgE-mediated anaphylactic responses in humans, usually genetically determined.
Autograft
A tissue transplant from one area to another on a single individual.
Autoimmunity
An immune response to "self" tissues or components. Such an immune response may have pathological consequences leading to autoimmune diseases.
Autoallergy
An immune response to "self" tissues or components. Such an immune response may have pathological consequences leading to autoimmune diseases.
Avidity
Alternate pathway
The mechanism of complement activation that does not involve activation of the C1, C4, C2 pathway by antigen-antibody complexes, and begins with the activation of C3.
Alternative pathway
The mechanism of complement activation that does not involve activation of the C1, C4, C2 pathway by antigen-antibody complexes, and begins with the activation of C3.
Algiderm
Calcium alginate gel with ability absorb 20 times its own weight in exudate.
Alfalfa
Latin name: Medicago Sativa. Alfalfa can be taken as a capsule, tablet, tea or the dried plant itself. Perennial member of the family Fabaceae and is one of the most common, cultivated forage plants being fed to animals either as hay or in a dehydrated form. Alfalfa grows on the side of the road and leaves a peculiar green haze and pungent smell in the air. Alfalfa is promoted as a detoxifier, said to cleanse the liver and bloodstream. Nutritious source of beta carotene, calcium, chlorophyll, and the vitamins D, E and K. Studies have noted a link between consumption of high doses of Alfalfa with the onset, or aggravation of, existing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Those diagnosed with Lupus should avoid alfalfa products entirely.
Atkins diet
The Atkins Nutritional Approach, popularly known as the Atkins Diet or just Atkins, is a popular but controversial high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet.
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