Immunogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmjunoʊˈdʒiˈiˈnɪk/
Immunogenic (adj)
- Able to trigger the body’s immune system to recognize a substance and make a defence.
- Capable of causing the production of antibodies or immune cells against a target.
Immunogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The new vaccine is immunogenic and triggers an immune response.
- This protein is immunogenic, so the body reacts to it.