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immunogen

DEFINITIONS OF: immunogen

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n any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body

Synonyms:
immunizing agent
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vaccine, vaccinum
immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
toxin antitoxin
a mixture of toxin and antitoxin used to immunize against a disease
DPT vaccine
abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood
Pneumovax, pneumococcal vaccine
vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus
poliovirus vaccine
vaccine prepared from poliovirus to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
proteosome, proteosome vaccine
a form of vaccine that can be administered by an inhaler
Type of:
antigen
any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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