Glossary Term:

Title

antibody

Phonetic

<b>AN</b>-tih-<b>bah</b>-dee

Description

A protein made by immune system cells and released into the blood. Antibodies defend the body against foreign agents, such as bacteria and are produced in response to antigens (substances that cause the body’s immune system to respond in a specific way).. Each antibody can only work to destroy one certain antigen.