COMPLEMENT FIXATION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Complement Fixation.
Complement Fixation - as a noun
An immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination)
Example Sentences
"The complement fixation test is commonly used to diagnose certain autoimmune diseases."
"In complement fixation, the patient's blood serum is mixed with known antibodies to see if they react."
"The principle behind complement fixation is the ability of antibodies to bind to specific antigens."
"The results of complement fixation tests can help doctors determine the appropriate treatment for a patient."
"The sensitivity and specificity of complement fixation make it a reliable technique for detecting antibodies."
