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agglutinogen

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ag·glu·tin·o·gen  (gl-tn-jn, -gltn-)
n.
An antigen that stimulates the production of a particular agglutinin, such as an antibody.
[agglutin(in) + -gen.]
agglu·tino·genic (gl-tn-gnk, -gltn-) adj.
agglutinogen [ˌæglʊˈtɪnədʒən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an antigen that reacts with or stimulates the formation of a specific agglutinin
[from agglutinate + -gen]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.agglutinogen - any substance that acts as an antigen to cause agglutinin production
isoagglutinogen - an antigen capable of causing the production of (or reacting with) an isoagglutinin
antigen - any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)


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