SINCE 1828
reagin
noun
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
Other Words from reagin
reaginic
\ ˌrē-ə-ˈji-nik
, -ˈgi- \
adjective
, -ˈgi- \
adjective
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reagin
noun
re·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
Other Words from reagin
reaginic
\ ˌrē-ə-ˈjin-ik
, -ˈgin-
\
adjective
, -ˈgin-
\
adjective
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