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antigen

an.ti.gen \'ant-i-j*n\ \.ant-i-'jen-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ \-j*-'nis-*t-e-\ n 
   [ISV] : a usu. protein or carbohydrate substance (as a toxin or enzyme) 
   that whe n introduced into the body stimulates the production of an 
   antibody - an.ti.gen.ic aj