agglutinating activity

noun phrase

Meaning

The biological or chemical process in which particles, such as bacteria or red blood cells, form clusters or clumps.

Examples

  • The laboratory technician observed significant agglutinating activity in the patient's serum sample.
  • Scientists are studying the agglutinating activity of these proteins to better understand immune responses.

Synonyms: clumping, aggregation, flocculation, coagulation