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agglutinin

American  
[uh-gloot-n-in] / əˈglut n ɪn /

noun

Immunology.

  1. an antibody that causes agglutination.

agglutinin British  
/ əˈɡluːtɪnɪn /

noun

  1. a substance, such as an antibody or a lectin, that causes agglutination of cells or bacteria

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Etymology

Origin of agglutinin

First recorded in 1895–1900; agglutin(ate) + -in 2

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If agglutinin is present and the test is giving a positive reaction, the bacilli will be collected in large clumps.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

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