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Affinity

Uh-FIH-nuh-tee

/ʌˈfɪnʌtiː/

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affinity

Dictionary meaning

(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.

Examples

  • Found a natural affinity with the immigrants.
  • In anatomical structure, prehistoric hominids show close affinity with modern humans.

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