agglutinin

[uh-gloot-n-in]

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noun Immunology.

an antibody that causes agglutination.

Origin of agglutinin

First recorded in 1895–1900; agglutin(ate) + -in²

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Related Words for agglutinin

antibody, antiserum, agglutinin, agglutinogen, vaccine, antigen, immunizer, immunotoxin

Examples from the Web for agglutinin

Historical Examples of agglutinin

Hence it can be stated technically that an agglutinin possesses a haptophore group and an agglutinating group.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology
Charles Bradfield Morrey
If agglutinin is present and the test is giving a positive reaction, the bacilli will be collected in large clumps.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique
John William Henry Eyre

British Dictionary definitions for agglutinin

agglutinin

noun

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

Word Origin for agglutinin

C19: agglutinate + -in

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agglutinin in Medicine

agglutinin

[ə-glōōt′n-ĭn]

A substance, such as an antibody, that is capable of causing agglutination of a particular antigen, especially red blood cells or bacteria.
A substance, other than a specific agglutinating antibody, that causes organic particles to agglutinate.