Australia antigen
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Aus·tra·li·a an·ti·gen
[MIM*209800]an antigen so called because first recognized in an Australian aborigine, but now known to be a subunit of the hepatitis B virus surface antigen.
Synonym(s): Au antigen (2) , Aus antigen
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Australia antigen
, Australian antigenA term formerly used for hepatitis B surface antigen.
See also: antigen
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Australia antigen
The hepatitis B virus surface ANTIGEN (HBsAg).Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005