antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody

antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody
(ANCA) an autoantibody to cytoplasmic constituents of monocytes and neutrophils, found in increased amounts in some types of vasculitis. There are several different subtypes, each characterized serologically by reactivity against particular cellular antigens; some are specific to given disease states. Called also antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody.

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