antigène

Definitions of antigène
  1. noun
    any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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    substance immunisante
    any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body
    facteur rhésus
    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
    vaccin
    immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
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