Definition: The Greek word for "antignostic" means a substance or thing that is harmful to an organism. It describes something which can cause disease or harm to living creatures, like poison ivy (which contains toxic substances like urushiol) or snake venom. The word has negative connotations and is often used in medical settings as a cautionary statement about the dangers of certain substances or products.

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Definition: Antigenic. In biology, describes a protein that belongs to a family or group of proteins called antibodies that recognize and neutralize specific antigens in an immune response. The term can also refer to a specific antigen's structure or molecular features. For instance, it is used to describe the structure and function of a specific type of antibody, which is essential for recognizing antigens.

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