Hemagglutinated

/ˌhɛməˈɡluːtɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Describing red blood cells that have been caused to clump together or stick as a result of hemagglutination.

Etymology

Past participle of 'hemagglutinate,' formed with the '-ed' suffix to indicate a completed action or resulting state of blood cell clumping.

Kelly Says

When a blood test shows hemagglutinated cells, it's like finding a traffic jam of red blood cells—they've been stuck together by antibodies or proteins, which doctors use as a clue to what's attacking your body!

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