Words Like ANTIGEN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ANTIGEN.

8 Alternative Words Similar to antigen

1 Matter Noun Synonym Words Like Matter

2 Substance Noun Synonym Words Like Substance

3 Foetoprotein Noun Hyponym

4 Agglutinogen Noun Hyponym

5 Anatoxin Noun Hyponym

6 Immunogen Noun Hyponym

7 Toxoid Noun Hyponym

8 Fetoprotein Noun Hyponym

3 definitions of antigen

1 any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)

2 A substance that when introduced into the body stimulates the production of an antibody. Antigens include toxins, bacteria, foreign blood cells, and the cells of transplanted organs.

3 A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

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