opsonogen

/ɒpsəˈnɒdʒɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance, especially a protein, that marks particles, such as bacteria, for ingestion by phagocytic cells.

“The opsonogen in the patient’s blood helped the immune system fight off the infection.”

Synonyms

  • opsonin
  • phagocytin

Antonyms

  • pathogen
  • toxin