'agglutinoscope' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglutinare,' where 'agglut-' meant 'to glue together' and '-scope' from Greek 'skopein' meant 'to look or examine.'

'agglutinare' transformed into the scientific term 'agglutinoscope' used in modern medical contexts.

Initially, it meant 'to observe glued particles,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument for observing agglutination reactions.'