Definitions for hapten

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hapten hap·ten

Spelling: [hap-ten]

IPA: /ˈhæp tɛn/

Hapten is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in hapten (aehnpt).

Definitions for hapten

noun

1. a substance having a single antigenic determinant that can react with a previously existing antibody but cannot stimulate more antibody production unless combined with other molecules; a partial antigen.

Origin of hapten

1920-25; German Greek hápt(ein) to grasp + German -en -ene