adjective
- capable of producing an immune response in the body
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The vaccine contains immunogenic proteins that trigger antibody production.
- Scientists tested whether the modified virus was still immunogenic.
- Some materials are more immunogenic than others when used in medical implants.
- The researchers studied the immunogenic properties of the new drug.
- Certain food proteins can be highly immunogenic in sensitive individuals.
- The immunogenic response varied significantly between test subjects.