1. epitope

noun. ['ˈɛpɪˌtoʊp'] the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.

Rhymes with Epitope

• isotope

How do you pronounce epitope?

Pronounce epitope as ˈɛpɪˌtoʊp.

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Sentences with epitope

1. Noun, singular or mass
These are properly called epitope-binding sites, as the epitope is the specific part of any invader that triggers an immune reaction.