Meaning Of The Word Hapten
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Hapten Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Hapten?
hapten in American English
a compound which, when coupled with a protein or other molecule, can cause the formation of antibodies noun: a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen hapten in British English noun: an incomplete antigen that can stimulate antibody production only when it is chemically combined with a particular protein |
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