CEFR C2

antigenic determinant

noun

Meaning

The specific portion of an antigen molecule to which an antibody binds; also known as an epitope.

Examples

The vaccine works by training the body to recognize a specific antigenic determinant on the surface of the bacteria.
Mutations in the viral protein can alter the antigenic determinant, allowing the pathogen to evade the host's immune response.

Synonyms: epitope

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antigenic determinant (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntɪˈdʒɛnɪk dɪˈtɜːrmɪnənt

Definition

The specific portion of an antigen molecule to which an antibody binds; also known as an epitope.

Examples

The vaccine works by training the body to recognize a specific antigenic determinant on the surface of the bacteria.
Mutations in the viral protein can alter the antigenic determinant, allowing the pathogen to evade the host's immune response.

How to Use antigenic determinant

antigenic determinant of (prepositional phrase): identifying which molecule the site belongs to — "The antigenic determinant of the influenza virus is highly variable."

Synonyms of antigenic determinant

Words with a similar meaning to antigenic determinant:

epitope

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