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HY antigen

American  
[eych-wahy] / ˈeɪtʃˈwaɪ /

noun

Immunology.

  1. an antigen encoded by a gene on the Y (male) chromosome, active in the development of male structures.

Etymology

Origin of HY antigen

1975–80; H(uman) Y ( chromosome )

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