Agglutinability

/əˌɡluːtɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or capacity of being able to stick or glue together.

Etymology

From agglutinate + -ability (Latin -abilitas). Describes the inherent capacity for agglutination, following the pattern of similar -ability nouns.

Kelly Says

Red blood cells' agglutinability—their ability to clump together when mixed with certain antibodies—is literally how blood typing works and why transfusions can be life-or-death situations.

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