agglutinogenic
|ag-glu-tin-o-gen-ic|
C2
/əˌɡluːtɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
causing clumping
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglutinogenic' originates from the Latin word 'agglutinare,' meaning 'to glue together,' combined with the suffix '-genic,' meaning 'producing or causing.'
Historical Evolution
'agglutinare' transformed into the English word 'agglutinate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglutinogenic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to glue together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing agglutination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or capable of causing agglutination, especially in reference to antigens that cause the clumping of cells.
The agglutinogenic properties of the substance were tested in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 10:51