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heterophile

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See also: hétérophile

English

Alternative forms

heterophil

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -phile.

Adjective

heterophile (not comparable)

(of an antibody) Able to react immunologically with material from another species.
Antonyms: homophile, homophil

Derived terms

heterophilic

Related terms

Noun

heterophile (plural heterophiles)

(immunology) A heterophilic antibody.
Antonyms: homophile, homophil

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