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non-agglutinogenic

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/nɒn-əˌɡluːtɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

not causing clumping

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-agglutinogenic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not', and 'agglutinogenic', which is derived from 'agglutination' meaning 'clumping together', and the suffix '-genic' meaning 'producing or causing'.

Historical Evolution

'Agglutinogenic' changed from the Latin word 'agglutinare', meaning 'to glue to', and eventually became the modern English word 'agglutination'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not causing clumping', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not causing agglutination, especially in the context of blood or cells.

The blood sample was found to be non-agglutinogenic.

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Last updated: 2025/06/11 01:15