agglutinin

[ uh-gloot-n-in ]

noun

, Immunology.

1. an antibody that causes agglutination.

agglutinin

/ əˈɡluːtɪnɪn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of agglutinin¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of agglutinin¹

C19: agglutinate + -in

Example Sentences

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

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Gruber and Durham first used the term agglutination in this connection and called the substance in the blood-serum agglutinin.

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Hence it can be stated technically that an agglutinin possesses a haptophore group and an agglutinating group.

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Related Words

• antibody