HAPTEN

Etymology

Noun

hapten (plural haptens)

(immunology) Any small molecule that can elicit an immune response only when attached to a large carrier such as a protein.

Synonyms

• haptene

Hyponyms

• urushiol

Source: Wiktionary



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FOCUS

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