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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

epitopes

/ˈɛpɪtoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does epitopes mean?

noun

A determinant on an antigen that is recognized by the immune system, specifically by B cells or T cells. Epitopes are the parts of an antigen that are recognized by the immune system.

Example

"The researchers studied the epitopes of the virus to develop a more effective vaccine."

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