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Antigen

Antigen
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body.

Standard Abbreviation

Antigen

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  antigen VARCHAR(100),  -- Antigen
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  antigen as antigen
FROM claims;

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