heterophile

See also: hétérophile

English

Alternative forms

• heterophil

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -phile.

Adjective

heterophile (not comparable)

1. (of an antibody) Able to react immunologically with material from another species.

   Antonyms: homophile, homophil

Derived terms

• heterophilic

Related terms

• heterogenetic
• heterologous

Noun

heterophile (plural heterophiles)

1. (immunology) A heterophilic antibody.

   Antonyms: homophile, homophil