antigenicity
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antigenicity
(′an·tə·jə′nis·əd·ē)
(immunology) Ability of an antigen to induce an immune response and combine with specific antibodies or T-cell receptors.
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an·ti·ge·nic·i·ty
(ăn'tĭ-jə-nĭs'ĭ-tē)
n.
n.
- The capacity to induce an immune response.
- The degree to which a substance induces an immune response. Also called immunogenicity.
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