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REAGIN
- antibody (as IgE in humans) that mediates hypersensitive allergic reactions of rapid onset
- a substance in the blood of persons with syphilis responsible for positive serological reactions for syphilis
- antibody formed in response to syphilis and reactive with cardiolipin in various blood tests for the disease
- antibody found in certain human allergies, as hay fever and asthma
- a type of antibody (a body protein that produces immunity against certain microorganisms or toxins) [n REAGINS] : REAGINIC [adj]
- a type of antibody (a body substance that produces immunity against toxins) [n -S]