kong3 tai2抗體抗体
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Yalekong tái
Definition
Antibody; a protein in the blood that recognizes foreign substances to protect the body from pathogens.
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How it's used
Used primarily in medical or scientific contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily chatter unless discussing health issues or vaccinations. It is a loan translation from English, so it is understood by almost everyone but carries a formal tone compared to everyday biological terms.
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After getting the injection, the body will produce antibodies.
Do you know how antibodies protect our bodies?
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