immunosorbent

[ im-yuh-noh-sawr-buhnt, -zawr-, ih-myoo- ]

/ ˌɪm yə noʊˈsɔr bənt, -ˈzɔr-, ɪˌmyu- /

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noun Immunology.

an insoluble surface to which a specific antibody is attached for the purpose of removing the corresponding antigen from a solution or suspension.

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Also called immunoadsorbent.

Origin of immunosorbent

First recorded in 1970–75; shortening of immunoadsorbent

Words nearby immunosorbent

immunology, immunopathology, immunopharmacology, immunoprecipitation, immunoreaction, immunosorbent, immunosuppress, immunosuppression, immunosuppressive, immunotherapy, immunotoxin