Immunogenic

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmjunoʊˈdʒiˈiˈnɪk/

Immunogenic (adj)

  1. Able to trigger the body’s immune system to recognize a substance and make a defence.
  2. 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.