antigen
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tɪ noun
1.
Immunology. any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them.
2.
Pharmacology. any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies.
3.
antigens of a particular type collectively.
Related forms
an·ti·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb
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antigen (ˈæntɪdʒən, -ˌdʒɛn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies | |
| [C20: from | |
| anti'genic | |
| —adj | |
| anti'genically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
antigen
"substance that causes production of an antibody," 1908, from Ger., from Fr. antigène (1899), from anti- + Gk. gennan "to produce."
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Medical Dictionary
antigen an·ti·gen (ān'tĭ-jən)
n.
Any of various substances, including toxins, bacteria, and the cells of transplanted organs, that when introduced into the body stimulate the production of antibodies. Also called allergen, immunogen.
an'ti·gen'ic (-jěn'ĭk) adj.
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Science Dictionary
| antigen (ān'tĭ-jən) Pronunciation Key
A substance that stimulates the production of an antibody when introduced into the body. Antigens include toxins, bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. Compare antibody. See Note at blood type. |
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Example sentences
The first two tests were performed by digital rectal examination and then by prostate specific antigen testing.
However, during the first few days to weeks of exposure to an antigen, there may be slight antibody production.
The lump indicates that the antigen has been injected at the correct depth.
Then they injected both groups of mice with an antigen, a substance that attracts the attention of the immune system.
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