Hapten
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hapten is a noun meaning (immunology) Any small molecule that can elicit an immune response only when attached to a large carrier such as a protein.
Meaning
(immunology) Any small molecule that can elicit an immune response only when attached to a large carrier such as a protein.
Word Forms
- haptens
Synonyms for hapten
Depending on context, synonyms include haptene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haptenization, haptenation, antigen, immunoparticle, immunogen, photoantigen.
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