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Definition of Immunogen

1. Noun. Any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body.

Definition of Immunogen

1. Noun. (immunology) Any substance that elicits a immune response; an antigen ¹

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Definition of Immunogen

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Medical Definition of Immunogen

1. A substance which is capable of eliciting (inducing) an immune response. An immunogen usually has a fairly high molecular weight (usually greater than 10,000), thus, a variety of macromolecules such as proteins, lipoproteins, polysaccharides, some nucleic acids, and certain of the teichoic acids, can act as immunogens. Compare: antigen. (09 Oct 1997)

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