ANTIGEN

antigen

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antigen (plural antigens)

(immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

Anagrams

• anteing, gentian

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