Proper-adjective
noun, Grammar.
1.
an adjective formed from a proper noun, as American from America.
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- Properdin
noun 1. (immunol) a protein present in blood serum that, acting with complement, is involved in the destruction of alien cells, such as bacteria properdin pro·per·din (prō-pûr’dn) n. A natural protein in human blood serum that participates in the body’s immune response by working in conjunction with the complement system.
- Properdin factor a
properdin factor A n. A component of the properdin system that is a hydrazine-sensitive form of beta-globulin and the third component of complement.
- Properdin factor b
properdin factor B n. A normal serum protein and a component of the properdin system.
- Properdin factor d
properdin factor D n. A normal serum alpha-globulin required in the properdin system.
- Properdin factor e
properdin factor E n. A serum protein required for activation of the third component of complement.