hapten

hapten definition - medical

hap·ten (hăpˈtən)

noun
A substance that is capable of reacting with a specific antibody but cannot induce the formation of antibodies unless bound to a carrier protein or other molecule. Also called incomplete antigen, partial antigen.

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