ALL meanings of hapten
hap·ten
H h - noun hapten a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen. 1
- noun hapten A small molecule that, when combined with a larger carrier such as a protein, can elicit the production of antibodies that bind specifically to it (in the free or combined state). 1
- noun hapten an incomplete antigen that can stimulate antibody production only when it is chemically combined with a particular protein 0
- noun hapten a compound which, when coupled with a protein or other molecule, can cause the formation of antibodies 0