agglutinations
|ag-glu-ti-na-tions|
/əˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃənz/
(agglutination)
clumping or combining
Etymology
'agglutination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglutinare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'glutinare' meant 'to glue.'
'agglutinare' transformed into the French word 'agglutiner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglutination' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to glue together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clumping together, especially in a biological context.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of clumping together, especially of blood cells or bacteria, typically due to an antigen-antibody interaction.
The agglutination of red blood cells can be observed under a microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 08:51