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immune complex
noun
an aggregate of an antigen and its specific antibody.
immune complex
/ ˈɪʊəʊˌɒɛ /
noun
a complex formed between an antibody and an antigen
Word History and Origins
Origin of immune complex1
Example Sentences
When the antibody binds to HIV in monkey studies, they form an "immune complex" which other parts of the immune system might be able to recognise.
To summarize, this disease occurs as a result of the immune system reacting to something within the patient's body that causes immune complex deposition in the joints, resulting in an inflammatory response that causes pain and a fever.
This causes immune complex formation in the joints, which then causes an inflammatory reaction, which by definition is arthritis.
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