Elisa

[ ih-lis-uh, e-lee-suh ]

/ ɪˈlɪs ə, ɛˈli sə /

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noun

a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

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Also E·li·sia

[ih-lish-uh]. /ɪˈlɪʃ ə/.

Words nearby Elisa

Eliot, Eliot, George, Eliot, T. S., Eliphaz, Elis, Elisa, Elisabeth, Élisabethville, Elisavetgrad, Elisavetpol, Elise

Other definitions for Elisa (2 of 2)

ELISA

[ ih-lahy-zuh, -suh ]

/ ɪˈlaɪ zə, -sə /

noun

Medicine/Medical. a sensitive diagnostic test for past or current exposure to an infectious agent, as the AIDS virus: a sample of blood is added to proteins from the agent, and any antibodies that combine with the proteins, indicating a history of infection, are detected by adding a test antibody linked to an enzyme that causes a color change.

Biology, Medicine/Medical. any similar test using proteins as a probe for the identification of antibodies or antigens.

Origin of ELISA

e(nzyme-)l(inked)i(mmuno)s(orbent)a(ssay)

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How to use Elisa in a sentence

When Jep closes his eyes, he sees Elisa and himself, young and naïve and with their whole empty lives ahead of them.
The New Fellini: Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘The Great Beauty’|Jimmy So|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“I need you to tell me our story,” Elisa says to her husband.
This Week’s Hot Reads, Sept. 24, 2012: David Denby, Alex Witchel & More|Mythili Rao|September 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Elisa hides in her university office until she can piece together what she does for a living.
This Week’s Hot Reads, Sept. 24, 2012: David Denby, Alex Witchel & More|Mythili Rao|September 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After 15 years as a powerful Hollywood agent, Elisa Hallerman trades it in for life as an addiction counselor.
From High Life to a Helping Hand|Elisa Hallerman|September 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST

They found that he was already a suspect in the disappearance of another woman: Elisa Claps.
Who Is the Haircut Killer?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|July 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
So Marcelino was walked off by his aunt, and presently found himself dancing with Elisa Puyrredon.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
One jesting compliment Marcelino exchanged with the fair Elisa, and then went up to salute his aunt.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
"The grave," said Elisa, in a very solemn voice, then bursting into a merry laugh she clapped her hands.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
Then Elisa looked down confusedly, twining her fingers together, and with a flush on her fair face.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
He then ran off at a great rate into the fields, leaving Elisa very much surprised and impressed.
Werwolves|Elliott O'Donnell

British Dictionary definitions for Elisa

ELISA

/ (ɪˈlaɪzə) /

n acronym for

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: an immunological technique for accurately measuring the amount of a substance, for example in a blood sample

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Medical definitions for Elisa

ELISA

[ ĭ-lī′zə ]

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; a sensitive immunoassay that uses an enzyme linked to an antibody or antigen as a marker for the detection of a specific protein, especially an antigen or antibody.