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antigenic

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective antigenic has 1 sense
  1. antigenic - of or relating to antigens

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Term: antigenic

Definition:

Adjective: Relating to or having the properties of an antigen, a substance that stimulates an immune response in the body.

Senses:

  1. Capable of elicitating an immune response.
  2. Causing antigenicity.

Usage:

Sense 1:

  1. The antigenic components of the virus triggered an immune response.
  2. The vaccine contains antigenic substances to stimulate the production of antibodies.
  3. The antigenic nature of the pollen led to an allergic reaction.

Sense 2:

  1. Exposure to certain chemicals can result in the creation of antigenic compounds.
  2. The researchers analyzed the antigenic properties of the new protein.
  3. The antigenic changes in the bacteria required the development of a new vaccine.

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