haptenization

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noun

The reaction of an antigenic compound (a hapten) with a carrier protein in order to stimulate an immune response.

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Meanings

nounhaptenization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableimmunologyThe reaction of an antigenic compound (a hapten) with a carrier protein in order to stimulate an immune response.

Origin

From haptenize + -ation.

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APA

haptenization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/haptenization

MLA

“haptenization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/haptenization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “haptenization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/haptenization.

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