"cross-reactivity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cross-reactivities [plural]
Etymology: From cross- + reactivity. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cross-|reactivity}} cross- + reactivity Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} cross-reactivity (countable and uncountable, plural cross-reactivities)
  1. (immunology) The degree to which an antigen is effective against an antibody that was generated against a different antigen Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Immunology Related terms: cross-reaction
    Sense id: en-cross-reactivity-en-noun-nuPgx7Kw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with cross- Topics: immunology, medicine, sciences

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