immunosorbent

adjective

im·​mu·​no·​sor·​bent ˌi-myə-nō-ˈsȯr-bənt  -ˈzȯr- 

i-ˌmyü-nō-

: relating to or using a substrate consisting of a specific antibody or antigen chemically combined with an insoluble substance (such as cellulose) to selectively remove the corresponding specific antigen or antibody from solution

immunosorbent noun

Word History

Etymology

immuno- + -sorbent (in adsorbent)

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immunosorbent

• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Medical Definition

immunosorbent

1 of 2 noun

im·​mu·​no·​sor·​bent -ˈsȯr-bənt  -ˈzȯr- 

: an immunosorbent preparation

immunosorbent

2 of 2 adjective

: relating to or using a substrate consisting of a specific antibody or antigen chemically combined with an insoluble substance (as cellulose) to selectively remove the corresponding specific antigen or antibody from solution