hapten
noun
hap·ten
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Definition of hapten
: a small separable part of an antigen that reacts specifically with an antibody but is incapable of stimulating antibody production except in combination with a carrier protein molecule
Other Words from hapten
haptenic
\ hap-ˈte-nik
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adjective
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adjective
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hapten
noun
hap·ten
| \ ˈhap-ˌten
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Medical Definition of hapten
: a small separable part of an antigen that reacts specifically with an antibody but is incapable of stimulating antibody production except in combination with an associated protein molecule
Other Words from hapten
haptenic
\ hap-ˈten-ik
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adjective
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adjective
haptenated
\ ˈhap-tə-ˌnāt-əd
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adjective
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adjective