antigenic determinant

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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the specific part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody becomes attached

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antigenic determinant - the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

epitope, determinant

immunology - the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system

site, situation - physical position in relation to the surroundings; "the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides"

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

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