Anti-cardiolipin antibodies
Anti-cardiolipin antibodies (pronunciation: an-tee-kar-dee-o-lip-in an-ti-bod-ees) are a type of autoantibody that the immune system mistakenly produces against cardiolipin, a phospholipid that plays a crucial role in the coagulation process.
Etymology
The term "anti-cardiolipin antibodies" is derived from the Greek words 'anti' meaning against, 'kardia' meaning heart, and 'lipos' meaning fat. This refers to the antibodies' action against cardiolipin, a fat molecule found in the heart.
Overview
Anti-cardiolipin antibodies are often associated with Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a disorder that can cause blood clots and pregnancy complications. These antibodies can interfere with the body's blood clotting process, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis.
Detection
The presence of anti-cardiolipin antibodies can be detected through a blood test known as the Anti-cardiolipin antibody test. This test is often used in diagnosing conditions such as APS and Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Related Terms
- Autoantibody
- Coagulation
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Thrombosis
- Anti-cardiolipin antibody test
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-cardiolipin antibodies
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-cardiolipin antibodies
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