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coproantigen

coproantigen noun: any of a group of antigens found in feces.

Noun

coproantigen (plural coproantigens)

  1. Any of a group of antigens found in feces
    • Diagnosis of F. hepatica was previously based on coprological techniques alone, but with the advent of coproantigen, copro-PCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for the diagnosis of F. hepatica in sera and milk, detection of F. hepatica has become more sensitive [ 4, 5 ].2015 July 9, Yris Bloemhoff et al., “Determining the Prevalence and Seasonality of Fasciola hepatica in Pasture-based Dairy herds in Ireland using a Bulk Tank Milk ELISA”, in Irish Veterinary...

Forms of coproantigen

pluralcoproantigens

Origin of coproantigen

From copro- + antigen.

Questions about coproantigen

What does coproantigen mean?
Coproantigen means any of a group of antigens found in feces.
What part of speech is coproantigen?
Coproantigen is a noun.
What is the plural of coproantigen?
The plural of coproantigen is coproantigens.

Words near coproantigen in the dictionary

  1. coprisoners
  2. copro
  3. copro-
  4. coproantibodies
  5. coproantibody
  6. coproantigen
  7. coproantigens
  8. coprocess
  9. coprocesses
  10. coprocessing
  11. coprocessor

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