antigenicity
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an·ti·gen
(ăn′tĭ-jən) also an·ti·gene (-jēn′)n.
A molecule that is capable of binding to an antibody or to an antigen receptor on a T cell, especially one that induces an immune response. An antigen is usually a foreign substance, such as a toxin or a component of a virus, bacterium, or parasite.
an′ti·gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.
an′ti·gen′i·cal·ly adv.
an′ti·ge·nic′i·ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
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antigenicity
(ˌæntɪdʒəˈnɪsɪtɪ)n
the quality or extent of being antigenic
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an·ti·ge·nic·i·ty
n. antigenicidad, el estado o propiedad de producir una reacción inmune a un anticuerpo. V.: immunogenicity.
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