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Definitions for Antigen
[1] Immunology . any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them.
[2] Pharmacology . any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies.
[3] antigens of a particular type collectively.
[4] a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
Words related to Antigen
antibody, dander, irritant, pollen, ragweed, antiserum, agglutinin, agglutinogen, vaccine, Rh-negative, Rh-positive, immunizer, immunotoxin
Words nearby Antigen
antifriction bearing, antifriction metal, antifungal, antigalaxy, antigay, antigen, antigen excess, antigen unit, antigen-antibody reaction, antigen-presenting cell, antigenemia
Origin of Antigen
First recorded in 1905–10; anti(body) + -gen
Other words from Antigen
an·ti·gen·ic [an-ti-jen -ik] /ˌæn tɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/ , adjective
an·ti·gen·i·cal·ly , adverb
an·ti·ge·nic·i·ty [an-ti-juh -nis -i-tee] /ˌæn tɪ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/ , noun
an′ti•gen′ ic (-jĕn′ ĭk ) adj.
Word origin for Antigen
C20: from anti (body ) + -gen
Synonyms for Antigen
Rh antigen, Rh-negative, Rh-positive, Rh-type, Rhesus factor, blood group