hemagglutinate
/ˌhiːməˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
verb
- To cause red blood cells to clump together, often as a reaction to a virus or antibody.
- The flu virus can hemagglutinate red blood cells, which helps scientists detect its presence.
- In the lab, the antibody was able to hemagglutinate the blood sample within minutes.
- Certain chemicals can hemagglutinate cells, making them stick together in clumps.
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