antigene

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noun

An oligonucleotide that attaches to a specific gene and suppresses its action.

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Meanings

nounantigene (plural antigenes)

plural antigenes

  1. biologyAn oligonucleotide that attaches to a specific gene and suppresses its action.

Origin

From anti- + gene.

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Translations

Bulgarian антиге́н
  • антиге́н (antigén)Translations
Finnish antigeeni
  • antigeeniTranslations
Polish antygen
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Cite this entry
APA

antigene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antigene

MLA

“antigene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antigene. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antigene,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antigene.

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