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Antigen Definition & Meaning

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

"Antigen" in song lyrics

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  • "hepatitis b surface antigen"
    AOL — AOL
  • "prostate-specific antigen"
    AOL — AOL
  • "big e antigen"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does antigen mean?
any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
What part of speech is antigen?
Antigen is a noun.

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