Definition

Able to cause the body to produce an immune response, often related to substances that can trigger the immune system.

Example

The vaccine is designed to be highly immunogenic, ensuring a strong immune response.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new vaccine that is highly immunogenic?

Yeah, I read that it can really boost the immune response.

Exactly! It's fascinating how some vaccines can be more immunogenic than others.

For sure, it makes a huge difference in how effective they are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immunogenic → It is formed from "immunis" (from Latin, meaning exempt or free from) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "immunogenic" refers to something that produces an immune response.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'produced by' ('genic') that makes you 'exempt' ('immunis') from disease — that's why immunogenic means it triggers an immune response.

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