reagin
(noun) an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
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Reagin (plural Reagins)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Reagin is the 32236th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 715 individuals. Reagin is most common among White (90.07%) individuals.
• Gainer, Gearin, Regina, anigre, earing, gainer, in gear, inrage, raigne, regain, regian
reagin (plural reagins)
(biochemistry) An antibody.
(archaic) A substance elaborated by the spirochetes of syphilis and yaws, having the property of uniting with lipoids, and of fixing complement.
• Gainer, Gearin, Regina, anigre, earing, gainer, in gear, inrage, raigne, regain, regian
Source: Wiktionary
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.