antinuclear

an·ti·nu·cle·ar

adjective

Opposing the production or use of nuclear power or nuclear weaponry; antinuke.
Reacting with the components of a cell nucleus: antinuclear antibodies.

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In addition to testing for muscle enzymes, the doctor may also have the blood sample tested for antinuclear antibodies (ANA), which are produced when a person's immune system is producing antibodies against the body's own tissues.

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