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antigenicity

an·ti·gen
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-ti-juh n, -jen]
    • /ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-ti-juh n, -jen]
    • /ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

Definitions of antigenicity word

  • noun antigenicity the quality or extent of being antigenic 3
  • noun antigenicity Immunology. any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them. 1
  • noun antigenicity Pharmacology. any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies. 1
  • noun antigenicity antigens of a particular type collectively. 1
  • noun antigenicity The ability, or degree of ability, to react with the products of an immune response. 1
  • noun antigenicity (immunology) The ability, or degree of ability, to react with the products of an immune response. 0

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Origin of antigenicity

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; anti(body) + -gen

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Parts of speech for Antigenicity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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antigenicity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

antigenicity usage trend in Literature

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