B2 noun Formell

antigen

/ˈæntɪdʒən/

An antigen is any substance, such as a toxin, virus, or bacterium, that causes the body's immune system to produce antibodies against it. It is essentially a chemical marker that the body recognizes as foreign or harmful.

Beispiele

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1

The doctor explained that the antigen in the vaccine would help my body prepare for future infections.

The physician clarified that the substance in the shot triggers the body to prepare for later illnesses.

2

The presence of a specific viral antigen indicates an active infection within the patient.

Finding a particular viral marker shows the patient currently has the disease.

3

Think of an antigen as a 'wanted poster' that tells your immune system who the bad guys are.

Consider this substance a signal that identifies threats to your body's defenses.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antigen, antigenicity
Adverb
antigenically
Adjektiv
antigenic
Verwandt
antibody
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Anti-gen' as an 'Antibody Generator'. It is the substance that generates the need for antibodies.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient tested positive for the viral _______, meaning they are likely currently infected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antigen

Beispiele

1

The doctor explained that the antigen in the vaccine would help my body prepare for future infections.

everyday

The physician clarified that the substance in the shot triggers the body to prepare for later illnesses.

2

The presence of a specific viral antigen indicates an active infection within the patient.

formal

Finding a particular viral marker shows the patient currently has the disease.

3

Think of an antigen as a 'wanted poster' that tells your immune system who the bad guys are.

informal

Consider this substance a signal that identifies threats to your body's defenses.

4

The study focused on the structural characteristics of the surface antigen of the influenza virus.

academic

The research analyzed the physical traits of the outer markers on the flu virus.

5

The pharmaceutical company is investing heavily in the development of new antigen-based diagnostic kits.

business

The drug firm is funding the creation of testing tools that detect specific biological markers.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antigen, antigenicity
Adverb
antigenically
Adjektiv
antigenic
Verwandt
antibody

Häufige Kollokationen

antigen test a diagnostic procedure to detect viral proteins
surface antigen proteins found on the outer layer of a cell or virus
antigen response the reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance
specific antigen a unique marker belonging to a particular pathogen
antigenic drift the process of small changes in virus genes over time

Häufige Phrasen

antigen-presenting cell

a cell that displays foreign markers to help the immune system recognize them

rapid antigen test

a quick medical test used to detect the presence of specific proteins

antigen-antibody complex

the molecule formed when an antibody binds to its target

Wird oft verwechselt mit

antigen vs antibody

An antigen is the 'invader' or trigger, while an antibody is the 'soldier' produced by the body to neutralize it.

antigen vs pathogen

A pathogen is the entire harmful organism (like a germ), whereas an antigen is a specific part of that pathogen.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is primarily used in medical and biological contexts. While it technically refers to any substance that triggers immunity, in general conversation it is most often used regarding diagnostic tests.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'antigen' and 'antibody' interchangeably; remember that 'gen' in antigen implies it 'generates' an immune response.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Anti-gen' as an 'Antibody Generator'. It is the substance that generates the need for antibodies.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the French 'antigène', a contraction of 'antisérum' and 'gène' (producing).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: antigens) Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., antigen detection)
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Kultureller Kontext

The term became widely known by the general public globally during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the prevalence of 'rapid antigen tests'.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient tested positive for the viral _______, meaning they are likely currently infected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antigen

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