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immunoelectrophoresis

immunoelectrophoresis

9.9
A lab method that separates and finds specific proteins like antibodies in blood
  • noun
  • /ˌɪmjunəʊˌɪlɛktrəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmunoelectroforesis
  • The laboratory used immunoelectrophoresis to analyze the patient's serum for specific antibodies.

Examples

  • Researchers employed immunoelectrophoresis to separate the various proteins present in the sample.

  • Serologic and immunologic examinations: immunoelectrophoresis and measurements of liver and kidney function, calcium, paraprotein, and Bence Jones protein levels in urine and serum.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Immunoelectrophoresis.

    Bad Words (2013)

  • By utilizing immunoelectrophoresis, scientists can identify the presence of diseases through antibody detection.

Surface Forms

immunoelectrophoresis singular
immunoelectrophoreses plural

Morphology

immunoelectrophoresis = electrophoresis (semi-transparent) = immuno + electrophoresis

Compositionally clear (immuno- modifying electrophoresis) but the term is highly technical and the combining form 'immuno-' may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word immunoelectrophoresis comes from three parts: immuno- ('immune', about the body's defense), electro- ('electric', like electricity), and -phoresis ('movement' or 'carrying'). So, immunoelectrophoresis is a lab method that uses electricity to 'move' and separate immune proteins, such as antibodies, so scientists can see which proteins are present.