anticardiolipin antibody
noun
an·ti·car·dio·lip·in antibody
-ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈlip-ən- 
: an antibody that is directed against phospholipids and especially cardiolipin and is associated with increased risk for recurring arterial and venous thromboses
called also anticardiolipin
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“Anticardiolipin antibody.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anticardiolipin%20antibody. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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