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Fab frag·ment

the antigen-binding fragment of an immunoglobulin molecule, containing the variable regions of both light and heavy chains.
Synonym(s): Fab piece
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Fab frag·ment

(fab frag'mĕnt)
The antigen-binding fragment of an immunoglobulin molecule, consisting of both a light chain and part of a heavy chain.
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