| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
autoantibody au·to·an·ti·bod·y (ô'tō-ān'tĭ-bŏd'ē)
n.
An antibody that attacks the cells and tissues of the organism in which it was formed.
| autoantibody (ô'tō-ān'tĭ-bŏd'ē) Pronunciation Key
An antibody that reacts with the cells, tissues, or native proteins of the individual in which it is produced. autoimmune diseases are caused by the presence of autoantibodies. |