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re·agin | \ rē-ˈā-jən 
, -gən \
, -gən \Definition of reagin
1 : a substance in the blood of persons with syphilis responsible for positive serological reactions for syphilis
2 : an antibody (such as IgE in humans) that mediates hypersensitive allergic reactions of rapid onset
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nounre·agin | \ rē-ˈā-jən , -gən \
, -gən \Medical Definition of reagin
1 : a substance that is in the blood of individuals with syphilis and is responsible for positive serological reactions for syphilis
2 : an antibody (as IgE in humans) that mediates hypersensitive allergic reactions of rapid onset
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reaginic \ ˌrē-ə-ˈjin-ik , -ˈgin- \ adjective
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The first known use of reagin was circa 1911
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