单词 | haptophore |
释义 | haptophore/ˈhaptə(ʊ)fɔː/(also haptophor) Immunology and Pharmacology noun A part of a molecule, especially a toxin or drug molecule, which enables it to bind to a cell or to another substance; a binding site; a receptor. Now frequently historical with reference to the theories of Paul Ehrlich. adjective Of the nature of a haptophore; haptophoric. Now chiefly historical with reference to the theories of Paul Ehrlich. OriginLate 19th century. From German haptophor, adjective from ancient Greek ἅπτειν to fasten + German -o- + -phor. |
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