Definition
immunogenicity
noun
- the ability of a substance (such as an antigen or vaccine) to provoke an immune response in the body
Usage: technical term used in immunology and medicine; often used in vaccine development and clinical research
Examples
- The immunogenicity of the new vaccine was tested in clinical trials before approval.
- Researchers measured the immunogenicity of the drug by tracking antibody production in patients.
- High immunogenicity is a desirable property for an effective vaccine.
- The immunogenicity of the treatment varied among different patient groups.
- Scientists are working to improve the immunogenicity of the experimental therapy.
- The immunogenicity data showed that the vaccine triggered a strong immune response.