Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antigenically
Adverb
/ˌæn.tɪˈdʒɛn.ɪ.kli/
Definition
In a manner related to antigens, which are substances that induce an immune response in the body.
Examples
- The vaccine was designed antigenically to provoke a strong immune response.
- Various pathogens act antigenically upon exposure to human cells.
- The research focused on how the virus changes antigenically over time.
Meaning
Refers to the property of a substance that causes the production of antibodies or an immune response.
Synonyms
- Immunologically
- Serologically
- Antibody-producing
