Serology

Serology

Measurement of antibodies, and other immunological properties, in the blood serum.

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Category: Vaccines
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serology

Biology; Immunology

Use of antibodies to detect antigens.

serology

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The study of serum reactions between an antigen and its antibody. Serology is mainly used to identify and distinguish between antigens, such as those specific to micro-organisms ...

serology

Plants; Plant pathology

A method using the specificity of the antigen-antibody reaction for the detection and identification of antigenic substances and the organisms that carry them.

serology

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

Measurement of antibodies, and other immunological properties, in the blood serum.

serology

Science; General science

The study of antibodies in the serum or other body fluids as well as the study of the antigens present on cells of the blood. It is the oldest branch of immunology.

thiomersal

Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

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hyposensitivity

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

A condition in which the body has a weakened or delayed reaction to a substance.

immune globulin

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

A protein found in the blood that fights infection. Also known as gamma globulin.

immune system

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

The complex system in the body responsible for fighting disease. Its primary function is to identify foreign substances in the body (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) and ...

immunity

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined ...