Antigen meaning

What does “antigen” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“antigen” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies).

antigen

noun

  1. any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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