Medical Definition of Thymus-independent antigen

1. An antigen that does not require T helper cell activation in order for the host's B-cells to be stimulated. Repeating polymers such as polysaccharides are examples of T-independent antigens. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thymus-independent Antigen

thymopoiesis
thymopoietin
thymopoietins
thymoprival
thymoquinone
thymos
thymosin
thymosin 4
thymosins
thymotic
thymotic acid
thymotic acids
thymoxamine
thymus
thymus-dependent zone
thymus-independent antigen (current term)
thymus derived lymphocyte
thymus extracts
thymus gland
thymus hormones
thymus hyperplasia
thymus treatment
thymuses
thymy
thyne
thynge
thynges
thynnic
thynnic acid
thyratron

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