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antibodies

Antibody: It is a protein produced by the immune system (defence system) of the body when it detects strange substances, called antigens. Some examples of antigens are toxins like bacteria, virus and other microorganisms.

Antibodies

It's a protein produced by the immunological system (defense system) of the body when detects foreign substances, called antigens. Some examples of antigens are bacteria toxins, virus and other microorganism.

Antibodies

It is a protein produced by the immune system (defense system) of the body when it detects strange substances, called antigens. Some examples of antigens are toxins like bacteria, virus and other microorganisms.

Antibodies in blood

Antibody: It is a protein produced by the immune system (defence system) of the body when strange substances, called antigens, are detected. Some examples of antigens are the toxins of bacteria, virus and other micoorganisms
Other times, the antibodies are wrongly produced against organs or tissues of the body itself, they are the so-called autoantibodies ("auto" which means "own", "anti" means "against", and "body").

Antibodies markers of Celiac Disease

Proteins produced by the immunologic system (defense system) in people with Celiac disease, against gluten due to recognize it as "strange" or not belonging to the organism. These antibodies would cause an injury in the intestine, casusing an alteration on the absortion of food. These antibodies are called: Antibodies anti-transglutaminase, anti-gliadin, Anti-endomycial.

Antidote

The antidote is a chemical and biological substance. Its function is to counteract the effects of a poison, toxin or chemical.
They are used in cases of poisoning, for example pesticide poisoning, cleaning products poisoning, cosmetic products poisoning, medication, among others.

Antigen

--Antigen: substance which induces the formation of antibodies owing to the fact the body's defence system recognises it as a menace.

Antigen HLA-B27

It's a protein located in white blood cells and its presence in blood is highly associated with immune diseases like Ankylosing spondylitis.

antinuclear antibodies

They are substances produced by the immune system or defense, that "attack" the organs. They are usually increased in autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic lupus erythematosus.
It's performed through an analysis of blood that measures the presence and amount of these substances in blood.
Generally, there are no antinuclear antibodies or they are NEGATIVE.
Some healthy people may have POSITIVE antinuclear antibodies but in low amounts. 1:40 to 1:60 is considered a low amount.
People with diseases such as Systemic lupus erythematosus have higher levels.

antiPeroxidase Thyroid (TPQ)

Normal Value: less than 0,3 ul/ml

Antiphospholipid antibodies

These are proteins generated by the immune system (defense system) against different types of phospholipids.
The test consists of a blood sample, through venipuncture to determine the presence of this type of antibodies.
These antibodies are usually .divided into lupus anticoagulant (LA) and anticardiolipin antibody. They usually appear in several autoimmune pathologies such as systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed disease of connective tissue, systemic vasculitis, discoid lupus, Behcet’s disease, polyarteritis nodosa, among others.

Antistreptolysin (ASO)

It’s a blood test to measure antibodies (protein produced by immune system or defense system of the body when it detects foreign substances) against Streptolysin O, or a substance produced by bacteriaGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)

Antistreptolysin (ASO)

It’s a blood test to measure antibodies (protein produced by immune system or defense system of the body when it detects foreign substances) against Streptolysin O, or a substance produced by bacteriaGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)

Antistreptolysin (ASO)

It’s a blood test to measure antibodies (protein produced by immune system or defense system of the body when it detects foreign substances) against Streptolysin O, or a substance produced by bacteriaGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)

Aortic Aneurysm suspicion Physical Examination

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if there is any are causing pain and to recognise any injury that can be perceived by touching.
Hearing the sounds of the abdomen (hydroaerial noises)
Percussion (give repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like
Evaluate the presence or absence of abdominal pulse
Skin examination and mucous (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.

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