alloantigens
/ˌæloʊˈæntɪdʒənz/
noun
- Plural of alloantigen; substances from one individual that trigger immune responses in another individual of the same species.
- The lab tested for alloantigens to ensure the donor and recipient were compatible.
- Different alloantigens on red blood cells determine a person's blood type.
- Vaccines sometimes contain alloantigens to help the body recognize foreign cells.