Glossary Flashcards
It is a non penetrating cryoprotective agent added to protect cells against damage
HYDROXYETHYL STARCH (HES)
It is fluid obtained from a cyst of Dog Tapeworm which can be used as a source of P1 substance and therefore can be used to neutralize anti-P1
HYDATID CYST
Decrease in body temperature
HYPOTHERMIA
It is the reaction of the body to respond and recognize foreigb substances
IMMUNE RESPONSE
It is the immunologic reaction induced by initial exposure to antigens
PRIMARY IMMUNE RESPONSE
Immunologic reaction induced following a second exposure to an antigen
SECONDARY IMMUNE RESPONSE
Other name for Secondary Immune Response
ANAMNESTIC RESPONSE
In reference to glycolipid or glycoprotein antigens, it is a sugar molecule that gives the antigen it’s specificity or identifies it uniquely
IMMUNODOMINANT SUGAR
Immunodominant Sugar for H- Antigen Specificity
L- fucose
Immunodominant Sugar for A- Antigen Specificity
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine
Immunodominant Sugar for B- Antigen Specificity
D-galactose
Any substance capable of stimulating an immune response
IMMUNOGEN
It is the ability of an antigen to stimulate an antibody response
IMMUNOGENICITY
Synonym for antibody
IMMUNOGLOBULIN
Study of blood related antigens and antibodies
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY