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antigen

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun antigen has 1 sense
  1. antigen - any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates the production of antibodies
    --1 is a kind of
    substance, matter
    --1 has particulars:
     immunogen, immunizing agent; agglutinogen; fetoprotein, foetoprotein; anatoxin, toxoid; rhesus factor, Rh factor, Rh

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Antigen

Noun

Definition: A substance that is recognized by the immune system as foreign and elicits an immune response.

Usage:

  • The human body produces antibodies in response to antigens in order to fight off infections.
  • Vaccines contain weakened or dead antigens to stimulate the immune system and provide immunity against specific diseases.

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Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or relating to an antigen.

Usage:

  • The antigenic properties of the virus were thoroughly studied by the researchers.
  • Antigenic stimulation can trigger an immune response.

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Example Sentences

The following sentences demonstrate different usages of the term "antigen".

  • 1. The doctor explained that the presence of specific antigens in the blood indicates a potential autoimmune disease.
  • 2. The vaccine contains various antigens that help the body recognize and fight particular diseases.
  • 3. The laboratory technician analyzed the blood sample for the presence of antigen markers.
  • 4. Researchers are constantly searching for new ways to identify and target antigens to develop effective treatments for cancer.
  • 5. The recent outbreak led to a high demand for antigen testing kits in the affected area.
  • 6. The study focused on the antigenic response of the body to different strains of the influenza virus.
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