This type is the main antibody in blood produced against foreign substances that are perceived as a threat such as certain foods like peanuts.

This type of antibody is the main antibody in blood for responding to toxins and organisms.

This type of antibody is the main antibody in intestinal and respiratory mucin and saliva for the purpose of preventing invading organisms from entering the body.

A protein of the immune system called immunoglobulin. Each antibody consists of 4 polypeptides, comprised of about 100 amino acids, forming a Y shaped molecule. The site on the antibody that binds with an antigen is at the tips of ...

A protein or polysaccharide macromolecule that provokes the immune system to produce antibodies.

Medicines that help reduce muscle spasms in the intestines. Examples are dicyclomine and atropine. (Brand names: Bentyl, Donnatal.)

Medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting. Examples are promethazine, prochlorperazine, and ondansetron. (Brand names: Compazine, Phenergan, Zofran.)

Medicines that help control diarrhea. An example is loperamide. (Brand name: Imodium.)

Medicines that are often used to treat muscle spasms in the intestine. Examples are dicyclomine and hyoscyamine. (Brand names: Bentyl, Levsin.)

A medicine that kills bacteria. Examples are cephalexin and amoxicillin. (Brand names: Keflex, Novamox.)

Medicines that neutralize acids in the stomach. (Brand names: Maalox, Mylanta, Di-Gel.)

A test to look for anal fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, or cancer. A special instrument called an anoscope is used to look into the anus.

A collection of pus in a cavity in the anorectal area.

Related to, or involving, both the rectum and anus.

An x ray that uses dye to detect blood vessels in organs.