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Hapten

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A small molecule that can elicit an immune response when combined with a larger molecule.

Usage: Biology, Immunology

Sample Sentences:

1. The hapten acts as an antigen by attaching itself to a larger protein.
2. The binding of the hapten to the carrier protein triggers an immune response.

Possible Related Products:

• Biochemical studies on haptens
• Immunology of haptens