abzyme

English

Etymology

Blend of antibody +‎ enzyme

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæb.zaɪm/
  • Rhymes: -aɪm

Noun

abzyme (plural abzymes)

  1. An antibody with catalytic properties.
    • 2003, Moncef Zouali, Frontiers in Autoimmunity:
      and the intensity and features of specific abzyme-driven response in MS patient's sera.

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