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
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
