epitope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌtōp\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌtōp\

Definitions of epitope word

noun epitope The part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself. 1
noun epitope the site on an antigen at which a specific antibody becomes attached 0
noun epitope the site on an antigen to which an antibody attaches: its structure determines the antibody for which it is a receptor 0
noun epitope (biochemistry) That part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) that is the target of an immune response. 0

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Parts of speech for Epitope

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Epitope

epitope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

epitope usage trend in Literature

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