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HIV Antibody

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Produced by B-cells, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies reacts with HIV antigens. HIV is a virus which affects white blood cells and eventually destroys the body's natural ability to fight infections. [ ]

Term info

Label

HIV Antibody

Synonyms
  • Anti-HIV Antibody
  • Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody
  • HIV Antibody
  • HIV antibody
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody
ALT DEFINITION

A substance produced by certain white blood cells in reaction to contact with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus.

Legacy Concept Name

HIV_Antibody

Preferred Name

HIV Antibody

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Immunologic Factor

UMLS CUI

C0019683

code

C16688