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immunotactoid

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɪmjunoʊˈtæktɔɪd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to immunotactoids.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: noun adjunct/attributive

Examples

  • whereas immunotactoid glomerulonephritis usually manifests clinically with nephrotic syndrome

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A tactoid of immune origin and formation, composed of immune complexes, monoclonal proteins, or both; such microscopic structures (described variously as microtubules, tubules, fibrils, or crystals) can interfere with glomerular function in the kidneys.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • immunotactoids seen on histopathology

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From immuno- + tactoid.