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agglutinin

Pronunciation: [əˈɡluːtɪnɪn]

Word

Context: “biology”

(noun) a type of protein that helps cells stick together. Imagine it like glue that helps different parts of the body connect.

Example

Agglutinin in the blood helps prevent infections by clumping bacteria together.

Example

Without enough agglutinin, the cells cannot stick together and may not work properly.

Example

What role does agglutinin play in our immune system?

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