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antigenic

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an·ti·gen  (nt-jn) also an·ti·gene (-jn)
n.
A substance that when introduced into the body stimulates the production of an antibody. Antigens include toxins, bacteria, foreign blood cells, and the cells of transplanted organs.
anti·genic (-jnk) adj.
anti·geni·cal·ly adv.
anti·ge·nici·ty (-j-ns-t) n.
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Adj.1.antigenic - of or relating to antigens
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