Serum from blood that contains antibodies that bind to human T cells. Antilymphocyte globulin is given to a patient before a stem cell transplant to kill T … [Read more...]
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antiglobulin test
A laboratory test to identify antibodies that can bind to the surface of red blood cells or platelets and destroy them. This test is used to diagnose certain … [Read more...]
antihistamine
A type of drug that blocks the action of histamines, which can cause fever, itching, sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines are used to prevent … [Read more...]
anticoagulant
A drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming. Also called blood thinner. … [Read more...]
antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
A type of immune reaction in which a target cell or microbe is coated with antibodies and killed by certain types of white blood cells. The white blood cells … [Read more...]
antibody
A protein made by plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) in response to an antigen (a substance that causes the body to make a specific immune response). … [Read more...]
antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity
A type of immune reaction in which a target cell or microbe is coated with antibodies and killed by certain types of white blood cells. The white blood cells … [Read more...]
antiangiogenesis
Prevention of the growth of new blood vessels. … [Read more...]
antiangiogenic
Having to do with reducing the growth of new blood vessels. … [Read more...]
anti-VEGFR monoclonal antibody
A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to … [Read more...]