amboceptor
|am-bo-cep-tor|
C2
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/ˈæmboʊˌsɛptər/
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/ˈæmbəʊˌsɛptə/
dual-binding antibody
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amboceptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambo' meaning 'both' and 'ceptor' from 'capere' meaning 'to take or seize'.
Historical Evolution
'Amboceptor' was coined in the early 20th century in the context of immunology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any substance that could bind to two different entities, but over time it evolved to specifically refer to antibodies that bind to antigens and complement proteins.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an antibody that causes the destruction of a target cell by binding to it and activating complement proteins.
The amboceptor played a crucial role in the immune response.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 23:06