English–Japanese

“antibody” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōtai

Example

この検査で抗体を調べます。ko no ken sa de kō tai o shira be ma su

This test checks for antibodies.

Illustration for 抗体 (antibody)

How to say “antibody” in Japanese

“Antibody” in Japanese is 抗体 (kōtai).

Describes a protein made by the immune system that recognizes and attaches to a particular foreign substance.

Full entry for 抗体: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 抗体

ワクチン接種後に抗体ができました。wa ku chi n ses shu go ni kō tai ga de ki ma shi ta

Antibodies developed after vaccination.

Tips for using 抗体

  • In English medical writing, antibody is a count noun, so both an antibody and antibodies are common according to whether one or several immune proteins are meant.

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