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epitope

ep i tope |ˈepiˌtōp ˈɛpɪtoʊp | noun Biochemistry the part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself. Also called antigenic determinant. ORIGIN 1960s: from epi- upon + Greek topos place.

 

Oxford Dictionary

epitope

epitope |ˈɛpɪtəʊp | noun Biochemistry the part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself. Also called antigenic determinant. ORIGIN 1960s: from epi- upon + Greek topos place .