definitions

immunogenic

[ im-yuh-noh-jen-ik, ih-myoo-nuh- ]
/ ˌɪm yə noʊˈdʒɛn ɪk, ɪˌmyu nə- /

adjective

causing or capable of producing an immune response.

Nearby words

immunofluorescence, immunofluorescence assay, immunofluorescent stain, immunogen, immunogenetics, immunogenic, immunogenicity, immunoglobulin, immunohematology, immunohistochemistry, immunohistology

Origin of immunogenic

First recorded in 1930–35; immuno- + -genic

Related forms

im·mu·no·gen·i·cal·ly, adverbim·mu·no·ge·nic·i·ty [im-yuh-noh-juh-nis-i-tee, ih-myoo-] /ˌɪm yə noʊ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti, ɪˌmyu-/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for immunogenic

immunogenic

/ (ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

causing or producing immunity or an immune response

Derived Forms

immunogenically, adverb
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Medicine definitions for immunogenic

immunogenic

[ ĭm′yə-nō-jĕn′ĭk, ĭ-myōō′- ]

adj.

Producing an immune response.
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