hemagglutinins
/ˌhiməˈɡlutənɪnz/
noun
- Substances, usually proteins, that cause red blood cells to clump together.
- Certain plants produce hemagglutinins that can be toxic if eaten raw.
- The flu virus uses hemagglutinins to attach to host cells.
- Scientists study hemagglutinins to develop better vaccines.