immune complex

ɪˈmjun ˈkɑmplɛks

Definition

Definition of immune complex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistry

TECH.

molecule formed when antibody binds to antigen

TECH.

The immune complex was detected in the blood sample.
Researchers studied the immune complex in autoimmune diseases.
The formation of the immune complex triggers an immune response.

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Expressions with immune

immune to change

adj.

not affected by changes

The old system is immune to change and remains the same.

immune from prosecution

adj.

protected by law from being charged with a crime

The ambassador is immune from prosecution in this country.

be immune to

stay unaffected by someone's words actions or emotional pressure

He seems to be immune to their constant criticism.

immune system

organs and processes protecting from illness

A strong immune system prevents frequent colds.

immune deficiency

reduced ability of the immune system to function effectively

Patients with immune deficiency are more susceptible to infections..

immune function

ability of body defense system to find and fight harmful agents

Stress and lack of sleep can weaken immune function over time.

Expressions with complex

Napoleon complex

inferiority complex causing aggressive behavior in short people

His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex..

messiah complex

obsession with being a savior

Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.

inferiority complex

feeling of being less valuable or capable than others

He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.

castration complex

psychological fear of losing genitals or power

The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.

apartment complex

group of buildings with apartments, often with shared facilities

We moved into a new apartment complex last year.

housing complex

group of homes or apartments built together as one planned place

They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.

building complex

group of related buildings serving a common purpose

The university has a new science building complex.

retirement complex

community for retired individuals with amenities

My grandparents moved to a retirement complex last year.

industrial complex

large factory or group of industries in one area

The city is known for its vast industrial complex.

complex compound

compound with multiple intricate components

The architect designed a complex compound of buildings.

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complement fixation

medical

immune response where antigen-antibody complex inactivates complement

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French:complexe immunitaire, ...
German:Immunkomplex, ...
Italian:complesso immunitario, ...
Spanish:complejo inmune, ...
Portuguese:complexo imune, ...
Chinese:免疫复合物, ...
Japanese:免疫複合体, ...
Arabic:مُعَقَّد مناعي, ...
Hebrew:קוֹמְפְּלֶקְס חִסּוּנִי, ...
Russian:иммунный комплекс, ...
Ukrainian:імунний комплекс, ...
Hindi:इम्यून कॉम्प्लेक्स, ...
Bengali:ইমিউন কমপ্লেক্স, ...
Catalan:complex immunitari, ...
Czech:imunitní komplex, ...
Danish:immunkompleks, ...
Dutch:immuuncomplex, ...
Greek:ανοσοσύμπλεγμα, ...
Hungarian:immunkomplex, ...
Khmer:ស្មុគស្មាញភាពស៊ាំ, ...
Korean:면역 복합체, ...
Persian:کمپلکس ایمنی, ...
Polish:kompleks immunologiczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):complexo imune, ...
Romanian:complex imunitar, ...
Swedish:immunkomplex, ...
Thai:คอมเพล็กซ์ภูมิคุ้มกัน, ...
Turkish:immün kompleks, ...
Vietnamese:phức hợp miễn dịch, ...

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