immunosorbent

adjective

im·​mu·​no·​sor·​bent ˌi-myə-nō-ˈsȯr-bənt How to pronounce immunosorbent (audio) -ˈzȯr- How to pronounce immunosorbent (audio)
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

Time Traveler
The first known use of immunosorbent was in 1965

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Cite this Entry

“Immunosorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunosorbent. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

immunosorbent

1 of 2 noun
im·​mu·​no·​sor·​bent -ˈsȯr-bənt How to pronounce immunosorbent (audio) -ˈzȯr- How to pronounce immunosorbent (audio)
: 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
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