alloantigen


al·lo·an·ti·gen

noun \ˌa-lō-ˈan-ti-jən\

Definition of ALLOANTIGEN

: an antigen present only in some individuals (as of a particular blood group) of a species and capable of inducing the production of an alloantibody by individuals which lack it

First Known Use of ALLOANTIGEN

1964

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