antigenic determinant

Noun
  1. The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself (synset 115062231)
    referred to in: immunology - the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
    is a type of: site, situation - physical position in relation to the surroundings
    is a part of: antigen - any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
    same as: determinant, epitope

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