Hapten (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Immunology.
  1. a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen.
noun
  1. an incomplete antigen that can stimulate antibody production only when it is chemically combined with a particular protein
Hapten (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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