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antigen

/ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/

Traduction: Substance, telle qu'une toxine ou une enzyme, qui déclenche une réponse immunitaire dans l'organisme, notamment la production d'anticorps.

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noun

/ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/C1formalmedical
  • frSubstance, telle qu'une toxine ou une enzyme, qui déclenche une réponse immunitaire dans l'organisme, notamment la production d'anticorps.

A substance, such as a toxin or enzyme, that stimulates an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

  1. Immune triggerB2formalmedical

    Any substance, such as a toxin, enzyme, or foreign particle, that triggers an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

    frantigène

    • The vaccine contains a weakened antigen to stimulate immunity.
    • When an antigen enters the body, white blood cells produce antibodies.
    • Allergens are a type of antigen that can cause allergic reactions.

    Synonymesimmunogen

Formes
  • antigens plural form
  • antigens' possessive plural form
  • antigen's possessive singular form