Definition
noun
(1) The capacity of a molecule or an antigen to induce an immune response, that is to be recognized by and interact with an immunologically specific antibody or T-cell receptor.
(2) The measure of the ability of a substance to produce immunity.
Supplement
Related terms: antigen.
See also: immune response.
Dictionary > Antigenicity
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