adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving antigens; with respect to antigenic properties or characteristics
Usage: technical; medical/immunology
Examples
- The two virus strains are antigenically distinct, meaning they have different surface proteins.
- Antigenically similar pathogens may trigger cross-reactive immune responses.
- The vaccine was designed to target antigenically conserved regions of the protein.
- These bacterial variants are antigenically divergent and require separate antibodies for recognition.
- The flu virus mutates antigenically each season, which is why new vaccines are needed.