Definitions for haptens
haptens
hap·ten
Spelling: [hap-ten]
IPA: /ˈhæp tɛn/
Haptens is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.
You can make 281 anagrams from letters in haptens (aehnpst).
Definitions for haptens
noun
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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 haptens
1920-25; German Greek hápt(ein) to grasp + German -en -ene