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opsonic

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op·son·ic  (p-snk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or produced by opsonins.



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An impaired opsonic activity of antibodies has been reported in multigravid women coinfected with HIV and malaria as in comparison to those without HIV.
Diuresis of cirrhotic ascites increases its opsonic activity and may help prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
This concurs with the report of Cline and Lehrer who indicated that the opsonic property of Candida immune serum was attributed to the presence of specific IgG, and not to activation of the complement system.
 
 
 
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