polyspecificity en · NOUN
Etymology
From poly- + specificity.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The quality of being polyspecific.
Cross-reactivity or polyspecificity of antibodies detected in DENV-infected patients were not only related to the recognition of different virus serotypes, but also to host proteins, including platelets, endothelial cells and plasminogen.
2015 December 11, “Dengue Virus Directly Stimulates Polyclonal B Cell Activation”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyspecificities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |