antígeno

Definitions of antígeno
  1. noun
    any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    inmunógeno
    any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body
    factor rh, rh
    a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia
    vacuna
    immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
    toxina antitoxina
    a mixture of toxin and antitoxin used to immunize against a disease
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘antígeno'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family