Hapten Definition
hăptĕn
noun
A compound which, when coupled with a protein or other molecule, can cause the formation of antibodies.
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Other Word Forms of Hapten
Noun
Singular:
haptenPlural:
haptensOrigin of Hapten
German Greek haptein to fasten German -en n. suff. (from Greek -ēnē -ene)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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