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Definition of immunocomplex
immunocomplex
/ɪˌmjuːnoʊˈkɑːmplɛks/
im · mu · no · com · plex
Plural:immunocomplexes
immunocomplex Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A molecular aggregate formed by the integral binding of an antibody to a soluble antigen, which normally facilitates the clearance of antigens but can cause pathology if inappropriately deposited in tissues.
Example
"The deposition of an immunocomplex in the small blood vessels can trigger inflammation and lead to tissue damage in autoimmune diseases."
• Rhymes for immunocomplex
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the combining form 'immuno-' (derived from Latin 'immunis', meaning exempt or free) and 'complex' (from Latin 'complexus', meaning embraced or combined). Coined in the mid-20th century as a contracted form of 'immune complex'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immunocomplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immunocomplex