immunogen

American

[ih-myoo-nuh-juhn, -jen] / ɪˈmyu nə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn /

noun

any substance or cell introduced into the body in order to generate an immune response.

immunogen British

/ ɪˈmjuːnəʊdʒən /

noun

any substance that evokes an immune response
any substance that stimulates immunity

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Etymology

Origin of immunogen

First recorded in 1955–60; immuno- + -gen

Example Sentences

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"And that led us to design an immunogen the day we got back from the first experiment. We think we know how this works."

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive strategy, the funding is going to multidisciplinary groups with expertise in virology and immunology, immunogen design, and innovative vaccine and adjuvant platforms and technologies.

From Scientific American • Jan. 6, 2022

Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved nationwide trials of the Salk immunogen.

From Time Magazine Archive

In addition, Salk has asked the state of California for permission to inject his immunogen into ten volunteers who are free of AIDS.

From Time Magazine Archive

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