Epitope Definition

ĕpĭ-tōp
noun
The site on an antigen to which an antibody attaches: its structure determines the antibody for which it is a receptor.
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Other Word Forms of Epitope

Noun

Singular:
epitope
Plural:
epitopes

Origin of Epitope

  • epi– Greek topos place, spot

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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