capsular antigen


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.

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]