Anti
Anti
Anti is a prefix used in medical terminology to denote 'against', 'opposite of', or 'counteracting'. It is derived from the Greek word 'anti' which means 'against'. This prefix is commonly used in many medical terms such as antibiotic, antibody, and antigen.
Antibiotic
An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections.
Antibody
An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
Antigen
An antigen is a molecule capable of inducing an immune response on the part of the host organism, though sometimes antigens can be part of the host itself. In other words, an antigen is any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti
- Wikipedia's article - Anti
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