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complement fixation

 
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–noun Immunology.
the binding of complement to immune complexes or to certain foreign surfaces, as those of invading microorganisms.
Origin:
1905–10
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complement fixation  
n.  The binding of active serum complement to an antigen-antibody pair. It is the basis for various diagnostic tests to detect the presence of a specific antigen or antibody.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: complement fixation
Function: noun
: the process of binding serum complement to the product formed by the union of an antibody and the antigen for which it isspecific that occurs when complement is added to a mixture (in proper proportion) of such an antibody and antigen
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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complement fixation n.
The binding of active complement to a specific antigen-antibody pair used in diagnostic tests, such as the Wasserman test, to detect the presence of a specific antigen or antibody.

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