Term: Antigen

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

A foreign substance that evokes an immune response when introduced to the body (i.e., causes the immune system to produce antibodies against the antigen).

Related terms 

• Booster
• Complete for Age from Birth
• Polyvalent
• Primary Series
• Quadrivalent
• Seroconversion

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)