Antigenically

/ˌæntiˈdʒɛnɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to antigens or immune responses; from an immunological perspective.

Etymology

From antigenic + -ally (adverb suffix), used in scientific writing to describe how something functions regarding antigens.

Kelly Says

Scientists say vaccines work 'antigenically'—presenting the immune system with foreign material that trains it to recognize and fight the real disease without getting actually sick.

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