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Definition of immunocomplex

immunocomplex

/ɪˌmjuːnoʊˈkɑːmplɛks/
im · mu · no · com · plex

Plural:immunocomplexes
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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'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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