Antigen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antigen is a noun meaning (immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign (nonself) but not always so.
Meaning
(immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign (nonself) but not always so.
Word Forms
- antigens
Antonyms for antigen
Common opposites include antibody, Ab, immunoglobulin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tag, allergen, immunogen, epitope, hapten, toxoid.
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