agglutinin
Pronunciación: [əˈɡluːtɪnɪn]
Palabra
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a type of protein that helps cells stick together. Imagine it like glue that helps different parts of the body connect.
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Agglutinin in the blood helps prevent infections by clumping bacteria together.
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Without enough agglutinin, the cells cannot stick together and may not work properly.
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What role does agglutinin play in our immune system?
Contexto: «immunology»
(noun) a protein that can cause red blood cells to clump together during blood tests. This is important for understanding blood types.
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When testing blood types, the agglutinin will cause the cells to clump if they match.
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If agglutinin is not present, the blood cells will not show any reaction in the test.
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How does agglutinin help in determining blood types?
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