adjective
- not capable of stimulating an immune response or producing antibodies
Usage: medical; immunology
Examples
- The nonantigenic coating on the medical implant reduces the risk of rejection.
- Scientists developed a nonantigenic version of the protein for therapeutic use.
- The nonantigenic properties of the material make it suitable for long-term implantation.
- Researchers are working to make the vaccine components nonantigenic to certain populations.
- The nonantigenic nature of the synthetic polymer prevents unwanted immune reactions.
- Testing confirmed that the modified substance was completely nonantigenic in laboratory studies.