antigenicity

/ˌæntɪdʒəˈnɪsəti/
noun
  1. The ability of a substance to trigger an immune response in the body.
    • Scientists studied the antigenicity of the virus to develop better treatments.
    • The antigenicity of the vaccine was tested in clinical trials.
    • High antigenicity means the body is more likely to produce antibodies against that substance.
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