antilymphocyte serum

[ ăn′tē-lĭm′fə-sīt′, ăn′tī- ]

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n.

The globulin fraction of serum from a horse or another animal, usually used in conjunction with other immunosuppressive agents to suppress rejection of grafts or organ transplants.

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Words nearby antilymphocyte serum

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Example sentences from the Web for antilymphocyte serum

If he contracts the disease, there will be no ‘secret serum’ waiting for him.
Fighting Ebola With Nothing but Hope|Abby Haglage|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A Washington Post blog asks: “Why do two white Americans get the Ebola serum while hundreds of Africans die?”
Why the White Americans Got the ‘Secret’ Ebola Serum|Michael Daly|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The New Republic demands: “Why did two U.S. missionaries get an Ebola serum while Africans are left to die?”
Why the White Americans Got the ‘Secret’ Ebola Serum|Michael Daly|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Never mind that there seem to have been no more than eight doses of the serum in existence.
Why the White Americans Got the ‘Secret’ Ebola Serum|Michael Daly|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The serum failed to neutralize the virus in subsequent tests and seemed to offer little protection in animal experiments.
Infected Ebola Doctor Kent Brantly Is an Endangered Hero|Michael Daly|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is thinner than that of chronic bronchitis, and upon standing separates into three layers of pus, mucus, and frothy serum.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
It is especially useful with cultures upon serum media, but is applicable also to the sputum.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
The clear, straw-colored fluid which is left after separation of the coagulum is called blood-serum.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
One drop of the serum is then added to nine drops of normal salt solution, making a dilution of 1:10.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
In serum therapy antitoxins are artificially excited into being in the blood of beasts.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley

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