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reagin

re·a·gin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-ey-jin, -gin]
    • /riˈeɪ dʒɪn, -gɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-ey-jin, -gin]
    • /riˈeɪ dʒɪn, -gɪn/

Definitions of reagin word

  • noun reagin Also called Wassermann antibody. an antibody formed in response to syphilis and reactive with cardiolipin in various blood tests for the disease. 1
  • noun reagin an antibody found in certain human allergies, as hay fever and asthma. 1
  • noun reagin 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 0
  • noun reagin a type of antibody in the blood associated with some allergic diseases 0

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Origin of reagin

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < German Reagin, equivalent to reag(ieren) to react + -in -in2

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Parts of speech for Reagin

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reagin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.

reagin usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with reagin

  • what is rapid plasma reagin?

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