ag·glu·ti·nin ( -gl t n- n)n. A substance, such as an antibody, that is capable of causing agglutination of a particular antigen, especially red blood cells or bacteria. [agglutin(ation) + -in.] |
agglutinin [əˈgluːtɪnɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a substance, such as an antibody or a lectin, that causes agglutination of cells or bacteria
[agglutinate + -in]
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| Noun | 1. | agglutinin - an antibody that causes agglutination of a specific antigen antibody - any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response isoagglutinin - an antibody produced by one individual that causes agglutination of red blood cells in other individuals of the same species |
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