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agglutination Definition

ag·glu·ti·na·tion (ə glo̵̅o̅t′'n ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an agglutinating or being agglutinated
  2. a mass of agglutinated parts
  3. Linguis. in some languages, the systematic combining of morphemes into words without marked change of form or loss of meaning
  4. Med., Bacteriology the clumping together of microorganisms, blood cells, etc. suspended in fluid

agglutination Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cell: The agglutination of red blood cells ( haemagglutination ) will be studied in the last practical.

Modifies a noun

  • test: Two formats have been designed either based on lateral flow technology or slide agglutination tests.
  • method: An optical or image analysis system should be used wherever possible to interpret the results of tests performed using microplate or column agglutination methods.
  • technique: The use of D-dimer assay by enzyme immunoassay and latex agglutination techniques in the diagnosis of DVT.

Noun used with modifier

  • latex: Field trials of this latex agglutination test are now required.
  • column: An optical or image analysis system should be used wherever possible to interpret the results of tests performed using microplate or column agglutination methods.
  • slide: Two formats have been designed either based on lateral flow technology or slide agglutination tests.
  • cell: False An ABO incompatibility can result in red blood cell agglutination and haemolysis?