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agglutinin Definition

ag·glu·ti·nin (ə glo̵̅o̅t′'n in′)

noun

a substance, esp. an antibody, causing agglutination of bacteria, blood cells, antigens, etc.

agglutinin Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • germ: The profile of cross-reaction with wheat germ agglutinin, used here as a general carbohydrate reagent, is shown in vacuum blots.