reagin

See also: Reagin

English

Noun

reagin (plural reagins)

(biochemistry) An antibody.
(archaic) A substance elaborated by the spirochetes of syphilis and yaws, having the property of uniting with lipoids, and of fixing complement.

Derived terms

antireagin
rapid plasma reagin
reaginic

References

American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1919).
A Practical Medical Dictionary (Stedman, 1922).

Anagrams

Gainer, Gearin, Regina, anigre, earing, gainer, in gear, inrage, raigne, regain, regian

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