
The phenomenon of complement fixation; when alexin (complement)-containing serum is added to a mixture of bacteria and specific antibody, the alexin is removed (fixed) and is not available to lyse subsequently added erythrocytes sensitised with specific antibody. ... See: Gengou phenomenon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(bor-da´ zhahn-goo´) complement fixation.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: bōr-dā′ zhahn-gū′ Definitions: 1. the phenomenon of complement fixation; when complement-containing serum is added to a mixture of bacteria and specific antibody, the complement is removed (fixed) and is not available to lyse subsequently added erythrocytes sensitized with specific antibody. Syno...
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