hemagglutination
Pronunciation: [hɪˌmæɡ.luː.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən]
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Context: "biology"
(noun) a process where red blood cells stick together (or clump) due to a virus or another substance. It often happens when certain viruses try to infect cells in our body.
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The scientist observed hemagglutination when the virus was added to the red blood cells.
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There was no hemagglutination observed when the sample was tested without the virus.
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What happens during hemagglutination in a laboratory test?
Context: "medicine"
(noun) a technique used in labs to find out if a virus is present in a sample by checking if red blood cells clump together. It helps doctors understand diseases.
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Doctors used hemagglutination to diagnose the viral infection in the patient.
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The hemagglutination test did not show any signs of infection this time.
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How can hemagglutination help in diagnosing a virus?
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