: a person who opposes a person or group in authority. He was a rebel against the school administration. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. : a person who does not obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc. He is a typical teenage rebel.
antibody-antigen complex. a complex formed by the combining of antibody and antigen. Called also immune complex. Golgi complex. a complex cellular organelle involved in the synthesis of glycoproteins, lipoproteins, membrane-bound proteins and lysosomal enzymes. See also golgi apparatus.
Presentation [edit]. Type III hypersensitivity occurs when there is an excess of antigen, leading to small immune complexes being formed that do not fix complement and are not cleared from the circulation. It involves soluble antigens that are not bound to cell surfaces (as opposed to those in type II hypersensitivity).When these antigens bind antibodies, immune complexes of different sizes form. Large complexes can be cleared by macrophages but macrophages have difficulty in the disposal of small immune complexes.These immune complexes insert themselves into small blood vessels, joints, and glomeruli, causing symptoms.hen these antigens bind antibodies, immune complexes of different sizes form. Large complexes can be cleared by macrophages but macrophages have difficulty in the disposal of small immune complexes. These immune complexes insert themselves into small blood vessels, joints, and glomeruli, causing symptoms.