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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

antibodies

/ænˈtɪbaɪdiz/ noun · British & US
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What does antibodies mean?

noun

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses, which help to neutralize or remove them from the body.

Example

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check for the presence of antibodies to the flu virus."

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