Fors·sman an·ti·bod·y

(fōrs'măn),

a heterogenetic antibody specific for the Forssman group of heterogenetic antigens.

Synonym(s): heterophil antibody, heterophile antibody

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Fors·sman an·ti·bod·y

(fōrs'măn an'tē-bodē)

Molecule found in the blood of patients with infectious mononucleosis.

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Forssman,

John, Swedish bacteriologist and pathologist, 1868-1947.

Forssman antibody - a heterogenetic antibody specific for the Forssman group of heterogenetic antigens. Synonym(s): heterophil antibody; heterophile antibody

Forssman antigen - the antibody that develops in infectious mononucleosis reacts specifically with the Forssman antigen.

Forssman antigen-antibody reaction - the combination of Forssman antibody with heterogenetic antigen of the Forssman type. Synonym(s): Forssman reaction

Forssman reaction - Synonym(s): Forssman antigen-antibody reaction

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