O antigen
noun
: an antigen that occurs in the body of a gram-negative bacterial cell
called also somatic antigen
compare h antigenCite this Entry
“O antigen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/O%20antigen. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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