capsular antigen
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cap·su·lar an·ti·gen
that found only in the capsules of certain microorganisms; for example, the specific polysaccharides of various types of pneumococci.
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cap·su·lar an·ti·gen
(kap'sū-lăr an'ti-jen)That found only in the capsules of certain microorganisms; e.g., the specific polysaccharides of various types of pneumococci.
[Ger. Kapsel, capsule]
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