Definition of EPITOPE

epitope

Plural: epitopes

Noun

  • the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
  • The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response

Origin / Etymology

From epi- + -tope.

Synonyms

antigenic determinant, determinant

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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