cross-reaction [kraws -ree-ak -shuh n-kros -]
Word Origin
an immunologic reaction between a given antigen and an antibody or lymphokine that is specific for a different antigen resembling the first one. Show More
Origin of cross-reaction First recorded in 1945–50
Related forms cross-re·ac·tive , adjective cross-re·ac·tiv·i·ty , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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cross reaction in Medicine A specific reaction between an antiserum and an antigen complex other than the complex that caused the production of the specific antibodies of the antiserum. Show More
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