antigen

BrE /ˈæntɪdʒən/ AmE /ˈæntɪdʒən/

noun en → es

1 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies and can cause an immune response

antígeno

Collocations antigen detection · antigen presentation

  • The vaccine introduces antigens to the body.

    La vacuna introduce antígenos al cuerpo.