Definition

The ability of something, like cells, to stick together or clump in response to certain substances.

Example

The agglutinability of the red blood cells is crucial for blood typing.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of agglutinability in biology?

Yeah, I think it’s about how cells stick together, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how it affects things like blood types.

For sure! Understanding agglutinability can really help in medical situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agglutinability is formed from "agglutinare" (meaning to glue together) and the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word describes the quality of being able to be glued together or combined, particularly in the context of language and morphology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gluing together' ('agglutinare') to remember that 'agglutinability' refers to the quality of being able to combine or stick together.

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