haemagglutination
/ˌhiməˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The clumping together of red blood cells, often caused by a virus or antibody.
- The lab test detected haemagglutination in the blood sample, indicating a viral infection.
- The presence of haemagglutination helped doctors diagnose the patient's condition.
- Scientists study haemagglutination to understand how certain viruses attach to cells.