antigen

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)

Etymology

From French antigène, from anti- + gène.

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