antigen — a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies when it enters the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies when it enters the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntɪdʒən/
Korean meaning: 체내에 침입하여 항체 생성을 유발하는 물질, 항원
Korean pronunciation: **앤**티젠
Example Sentences
- The COVID-19 antigen test gave results faster than my pizza delivery.
- Scientists identified a new antigen that could be used in cancer treatment.
- My immune system treats peanuts like dangerous antigens, which is why I carry an EpiPen.
antigen
NOUN//ˈæntɪdʒən//
a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies when it enters the body
a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies when it enters the body
Antigen reacts between hydrogen and nitrogen!
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Origin
1908년에 만들어진 단어로, '항체를 생성하는 물질'이라는 의미에서 탄생했습니다. 마치 적군이 침입하면 아군이 출동하는 것처럼, 항원이 들어오면 항체가 나가서 싸우는 구조입니다.
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📝Examples
“The COVID-19 antigen test gave results faster than my pizza delivery.”
“Scientists identified a new antigen that could be used in cancer treatment.”
“My immune system treats peanuts like dangerous antigens, which is why I carry an EpiPen.”
“The vaccine works by exposing your body to harmless antigens so it learns to fight the real disease.”
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