antibody — An immunoglobulin molecule produced by B lymphoid cells with a specific amino acid sequence evoked in humans or other animals by an antigen (immunogen). These molecules are characterized by reacting specifically with the antigen in some… … Medical dictionary
cytotropic — Having an affinity for cells. SYN: cytophilic. * * * cy·to·tro·pic .sīt ə trō pik, träp ik adj attracted to cells <a cytotropic virus> * * * cy·to·tro·pic (si″to troґpik) [cyto + tropic] attracting cells; possessing an affinity for… … Medical dictionary
cytophilic antibody — cytotropic a … Medical dictionary
heterocytotropic antibody — see cytotropic a … Medical dictionary
homocytotropic antibody — see cytotropic a … Medical dictionary
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
bradykinin — The nonapeptide Arg–Pro–Pro–Gly–Phe–Ser–Pro–Phe–Arg, produced from the decapeptide kallidin (bradykininogen) that is produced from α2 globulin by kallikrein, normally present in blood in an inactive form and similar to trypsin in action; b. is… … Medical dictionary
Shock — In medicine, shock is a critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. There is failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow. This sharply curtails the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital … Medical dictionary