Definition

A substance that causes the body to produce antibodies, which can clump together cells or particles.

Example

The presence of agglutinogen in the blood can trigger an immune response.

Conversation

Have you heard about agglutinogen and its role in blood types?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it affects our immune response.

Exactly! It's amazing how something so small can influence so much.

Right? I read that it even helps determine compatibility for blood transfusions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agglutinogen is formed from "agglutinare" (meaning to glue together) and "-gen" (meaning producing or generating). The word refers to a substance that causes agglutination, or the clumping together of cells or particles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gluing together' ('agglutinare') to remember that 'agglutinogen' is something that causes clumping.

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