antigen (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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Hypernym substance
Domain of synset - TOPIC immunology
Derivationally related form antigen → antigenic
Hyponym immunogen, immunizing agent; agglutinogen; fetoprotein, foetoprotein; anatoxin, toxoid; rhesus factor, Rh factor, Rh
Part meronym antigenic determinant, determinant, epitope
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Derivationally related form antigenic → antigen
Pertainym (pertains to noun) antigenic → antigen
Hyponym substance
Hypernym immunogen, immunizing agent; agglutinogen; fetoprotein, foetoprotein; anatoxin, toxoid; rhesus factor, Rh factor, Rh
Member of this domain - TOPIC immunology
Part holonym antigenic determinant, determinant, epitope

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