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- [an-ti-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/
- /ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ti-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈæn tɪ dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/
Definitions of antigens word
- noun antigens Immunology. any substance that can stimulate the production of antibodies and combine specifically with them. 1
- noun antigens Pharmacology. any commercial substance that, when injected or absorbed into animal tissues, stimulates the production of antibodies. 1
- noun antigens antigens of a particular type collectively. 1
- noun antigens Plural form of antigen. 1
- noun antigens plural of antigen. 0
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Origin of antigens
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 Antigens
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antigens 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antigens
noun antigens
- dander — small particles or scales of hair or feathers
- irritant — tending to cause irritation; irritating.
- pollen — the fertilizing element of flowering plants, consisting of fine, powdery, yellowish grains or spores, sometimes in masses.
- antigen — An antigen is a substance that helps the production of antibodies.
- ragweed — any of the composite plants of the genus Ambrosia, the airborne pollen of which is the most prevalent cause of autumnal hay fever, as the common North American species, A. trifida (great ragweed or giant ragweed) and A. artemisiifolia.
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