complement
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- noun
- /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
- Specialized
:
complemento
- In immunology, the complement group of enzymes plays a crucial role in defending against pathogens.
- complement system
- complement activation
- complement pathway
There is a, a gene called the complement factor H on chromosome one.
- There is a, a gene called the complement factor H on chromosome one.
Examples
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The complement system in our blood helps enhance the body's ability to fight off infections.
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And like the complement system, they can tag the pathogen for destruction.
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The endogenous classical complement activity was measured in all study participants.
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Widespread host inflammation and complement activation are present in women with preeclampsia.
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Blood natural resistance factors (complement, lysozyme, etc.) are not effective if infection enters the blood from the tissues.
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In addition to the presence of specific antibodies, the complement system is essential for defense against infections caused by gram-negative pathogens (31).
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Suppression of complement-mediated inflammation is therefore a potential mechanism by which LMWH can confer protection against preeclampsia.
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Research shows that the complement system is vital for effective immune responses during bacterial infections.
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A lab test that shows whether blood has antibodies to a particular germ
- Specialized
A lab test that mixes blood serum with a germ piece and a blood protein to check for antibodies
Surface Forms
Etymology
Complement comes from Latin parts com- 'together' and plere 'to fill', so it means to 'complete' or 'finish'. In medicine the name was given because these proteins work together to 'fill out' the body's defence. So the complement system is a group of parts that complete the immune response.