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单词 reagin
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reagin

[ ree-ey-jin, -gin ]
/ riˈeɪ dʒɪn, -gɪn /

noun Immunology.

Also called Wassermann antibody. an antibody formed in response to syphilis and reactive with cardiolipin in various blood tests for the disease.
an antibody found in certain human allergies, as hay fever and asthma.

Origin of reagin

1910–15; <German Reagin, equivalent to reag(ieren) to react + -in-in2

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British Dictionary definitions for reagin

reagin
/ (ˈrɪədʒɪn) /

noun

immunol a type of antibody that is formed against an allergen and is attached to the cells of a tissue. The antigen–antibody reaction that occurs on subsequent contact with the allergen causes tissue damage, leading to the release of histamine and other substances responsible for an allergic reaction

Word Origin for reagin

C20: from German reagieren to react + -in
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Medical definitions for reagin

reagin
[ rē-ājĭn ]

n.

An antibody found in the blood of individuals having a genetic predisposition to allergies such as asthma and hay fever.
A substance present in the blood of individuals having a positive serological test for syphilis.

Other words from reagin

re′a•ginic (rē′ə-jĭnĭk) adj.
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