Antibodi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A large, Y-shaped protein produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses, specifically by recognizing unique “antigens”.
Synonyms & Variants
daya tahan tubuh
A general term frequently used by laypeople.
imunitas
The state of being protected from disease through bodily defense mechanisms.
imunoglobulin
Used in more specific laboratory or medical contexts.
zat kebal
A more descriptive but less technical term than antibody.
penangkal
More general and can refer to non-medical things.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is directly loaned from the English word antibody. Etymologically, it is derived from the prefix anti- meaning against and the noun body referring to biological substances. In Indonesian medical and biological contexts, this term is used exclusively to refer to humoral defense mechanisms. Its usage is highly formal and rarely found in slang variations except as a metaphor for a person's mental or physical resilience against negative influences.
Real-world Usage
Vaksinasi bekerja dengan memicu produksi antibodi spesifik untuk melawan infeksi virus di masa depan.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.