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 therapy
Treatment with an antibody, a substance that can directly kill specific tumor cells or stimulate the immune system to kill tumor cells. … [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...]
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...]
anticachexia
Describes a drug or effect that works against cachexia (loss of body weight and muscle mass). … [Read more...]
anticancer antibiotic
A type of anticancer drug that blocks cell growth by interfering with DNA, the genetic material in cells. Also called antineoplastic antibiotic and antitumor … [Read more...]
anticancer therapy
Treatment to stop or prevent cancer. … [Read more...]
anticarcinogenic
Having to do with preventing or delaying the development of cancer. … [Read more...]
anticoagulant
A drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming. Also called blood thinner. … [Read more...]
anticonvulsant
A drug or other substance used to prevent or stop seizures or convulsions. Also called antiepileptic. … [Read more...]