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adjuvant
A substance that enhances the immune response to the antigen with which is it mixed.
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antibiotic
A compound that inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
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antibody
A specialized protein produced by the immune system that helps destroy disease-causing organisms. An antibody is a component of humoral immunity. Antibodies can be effective defenders against both bac [..]
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antigen
A protein or other substance capable of triggering an immune response.
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antiviral
A compound that inhibits the growth and reproduction of viruses.
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aptamer
Short strands of DNA or RNA that are designed to bind to certain target molecules.
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arthropod
An invertebrate animal that has an external skeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages. This classification includes insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Some types, such as mosquitoes and ticks [..]
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Attenuate
To reduce the virulence of.
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Attomolar
One quintillionth (10-18) of a mole of a substance.
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Bacterium
A class of microorganisms that are made of a single cell with a certain structure. While many bacteria are beneficial, some bacteria can cause disease. (plural, bacteria)
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