Epitope

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response
"Holonym: idiotope"
2
the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself wordnet

Synonyms

antigenic determinant antigenic determinant determinant immunoepitope

Etymology

From epi- + -tope.

Related phrases

immune response

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