antigen

[ an-ti-juhn, -jen ]

/ ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn /

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noun

Immunology. any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them.

Pharmacology. any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies.

antigens of a particular type collectively.

Origin of antigen

First recorded in 1905–10; anti(body) + -gen

OTHER WORDS FROM antigen

an·ti·gen·ic

[an-ti-jen-ik], /ˌæn tɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/, adjectivean·ti·gen·i·cal·ly, adverban·ti·ge·nic·i·ty

[an-ti-juh-nis-i-tee], /ˌæn tɪ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby antigen

antifriction alloy, antifriction metal, antifungal, antigalaxy, antigay, antigen, antigen-antibody reaction, antigenemia, antigen excess, antigenic determinant, antigenicity

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Example sentences from the Web for antigen

Alitalia is even running special flights between Rome and Milan that are reserved for passengers that have had negative antigen tests, indicating that they do not have the virus in their systems.
‘We know the dogs work’: Coronavirus-sniffing dogs go into action at Helsinki Airport|David Meyer|September 23, 2020|Fortune
As a result the only therapies approved by the FDA so far are focused on blood cancers that affect cells with idiosyncratic antigens.
Scientists Used Protein Switches to Turn T-Cells Into Cancer-Fighting Guided Missiles|Edd Gent|August 24, 2020|Singularity Hub
As of late July, travelers arriving at Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports are given rapid antigen tests with results in 30 minutes.
Why is the US so far behind on rapid testing for Covid-19?|Alexandra Ossola|August 7, 2020|Quartz
Known as antigens, these can be parts of bacteria, viruses or other microbes.
Explainer: What are Antibodies?|Avery Elizabeth Hurt|July 24, 2020|Science News For Students

“The DNA structure is like a pegboard where the antigens can be attached at any position,” said Bathe.
How Fake Viruses Can Help Us Make the Best Possible Vaccines|Shelly Fan|July 7, 2020|Singularity Hub
At the time his PSA screening revealed only a slightly higher level of the antigen than the cut-off for his age group.
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?|Casey Schwartz|May 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Ford claims to have obtained proof that a glucoside contained in the poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides can act as an antigen.
The Organism as a Whole|Jacques Loeb
If amboceptors as antigen are injected into an animal there will be formed by the animals cells antiamboceptors.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield Morrey
It is evident that some sort of an antibody results from the first protein injected and that it is specific for its own antigen.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield Morrey
It is not apparent that the nature of the antigen would affect Ehrlichs theory of the formation of antibodies.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology|Charles Bradfield Morrey
Three methods of injection of antigen were used in various combinations: intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae|William B. Stallcup

British Dictionary definitions for antigen

antigen

/ (ˈæntɪdʒən, -ˌdʒɛn) /

noun

a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies

Derived forms of antigen

antigenic, adjectiveantigenically, adverb

Word Origin for antigen

C20: from anti (body) + -gen

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for antigen

antigen

[ ăn′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.allergen immunogen

Other words from antigen

an′ti•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for antigen

antigen

[ ăn′tĭ-jən ]

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.

单词	antigen
释义	antigen [ an-ti-juhn, -jen ] / ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR antigen ON THESAURUS.COM noun Immunology. any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them. Pharmacology. any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies. antigens of a particular type collectively. Origin of antigen First recorded in 1905–10; anti(body) + -gen OTHER WORDS FROM antigen an·ti·gen·ic [an-ti-jen-ik], /ˌæn tɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/, adjectivean·ti·gen·i·cal·ly, adverban·ti·ge·nic·i·ty [an-ti-juh-nis-i-tee], /ˌæn tɪ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun Words nearby antigen antifriction alloy, antifriction metal, antifungal, antigalaxy, antigay, antigen, antigen-antibody reaction, antigenemia, antigen excess, antigenic determinant, antigenicity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for antigen Alitalia is even running special flights between Rome and Milan that are reserved for passengers that have had negative antigen tests, indicating that they do not have the virus in their systems. ‘We know the dogs work’: Coronavirus-sniffing dogs go into action at Helsinki Airport\|David Meyer\|September 23, 2020\|Fortune As a result the only therapies approved by the FDA so far are focused on blood cancers that affect cells with idiosyncratic antigens. Scientists Used Protein Switches to Turn T-Cells Into Cancer-Fighting Guided Missiles\|Edd Gent\|August 24, 2020\|Singularity Hub As of late July, travelers arriving at Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports are given rapid antigen tests with results in 30 minutes. Why is the US so far behind on rapid testing for Covid-19?\|Alexandra Ossola\|August 7, 2020\|Quartz Known as antigens, these can be parts of bacteria, viruses or other microbes. Explainer: What are Antibodies?\|Avery Elizabeth Hurt\|July 24, 2020\|Science News For Students “The DNA structure is like a pegboard where the antigens can be attached at any position,” said Bathe. How Fake Viruses Can Help Us Make the Best Possible Vaccines\|Shelly Fan\|July 7, 2020\|Singularity Hub At the time his PSA screening revealed only a slightly higher level of the antigen than the cut-off for his age group. Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?\|Casey Schwartz\|May 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Ford claims to have obtained proof that a glucoside contained in the poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides can act as an antigen. The Organism as a Whole\|Jacques Loeb If amboceptors as antigen are injected into an animal there will be formed by the animals cells antiamboceptors. The Fundamentals of Bacteriology\|Charles Bradfield Morrey It is evident that some sort of an antibody results from the first protein injected and that it is specific for its own antigen. The Fundamentals of Bacteriology\|Charles Bradfield Morrey It is not apparent that the nature of the antigen would affect Ehrlichs theory of the formation of antibodies. The Fundamentals of Bacteriology\|Charles Bradfield Morrey Three methods of injection of antigen were used in various combinations: intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal. Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae\|William B. Stallcup British Dictionary definitions for antigen antigen / (ˈæntɪdʒən, -ˌdʒɛn) / noun a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies Derived forms of antigen antigenic, adjectiveantigenically, adverb Word Origin for antigen C20: from anti (body) + -gen Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to antigen antibody, dander, irritant, pollen, ragweed, antiserum, agglutinin, agglutinogen, vaccine, blood group, immunizer, immunotoxin, dust mite Medical definitions for antigen antigen [ ăn′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.allergen immunogen Other words from antigen an′ti•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for antigen antigen [ ăn′tĭ-jən ] 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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