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reaginic
re·a·gin R0069600 (rē-ā′jĭn)n.1. An antibody found in the blood of individuals having a genetic predisposition to allergies.2. A substance present in the blood of individuals having a positive serological test for syphilis. [reag(ent) + -in.] re′a·gin′ic (rē′ə-jĭn′ĭk) adj.re′a·gin′i·cal·ly adv.reaginic (ˌrɪəˈdʒɪnɪk) adjrelating to or caused by a reagin, or functioning as a reagin EncyclopediaSeereaginreaginic
re·a·gin·ic (rē'ā-jin'ik), Pertaining to a reagin.reagin (re-a-jin, -gin) [Ger. Reagin, fr. reag(ieren), to react + -in] A type of immunoglobulin E (IgE) present in the serum of atopic individuals that mediates hypersensitivity reactions. Synonym: sensitizing antibodyrapid plasma reagin Abbreviation: RPR A nonspecific serological test for syphilis. The RPR titer is elevated in most patients with syphilis (and falsely elevated in some patients with other diseases). The titer decreases or returns to normal after successful eradication of the disease. reaginic (re-a-jin'ik, -gin'), adjective |