Definitions

1. noun

The property or quality of being antigenic, or the state of being a substance that can induce an immune response, especially in the production of antibodies.

“The high antigenicity of the new vaccine raised concerns about potential side effects.”

2. noun

The capacity of a substance to stimulate an immune response, often used in the context of vaccine development or immunology.

“The research team studied the antigenicity of various peptides to identify potential vaccine candidates.”