: any of various antigens associated with the flagella of motile bacteria and used in serological identification of various bacteria
called also flagellar antigen
compare o antigenCite this Entry
“H antigen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/H%20antigen. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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