polyantibody
noun
Meaning
A preparation or mixture containing multiple distinct types of antibodies that target different antigens or different epitopes on the same antigen.
Examples
- The laboratory synthesized a polyantibody cocktail to ensure broader coverage against the rapidly mutating pathogen.
- Unlike a monoclonal antibody, a polyantibody provides a more diverse immune response by binding to various sites on the target.
Synonyms: polyclonal antibody