noun
- an antigen that stimulates the production of agglutinins
Usage: medical; immunology
Examples
- The agglutinogen on red blood cells determines blood type compatibility.
- Type A blood contains A agglutinogens on the cell surface.
- Laboratory tests identified the specific agglutinogen causing the immune response.
- Different agglutinogens require different matching procedures for transfusions.
- The presence of Rh agglutinogen makes blood Rh-positive.
- Medical students learn to identify various agglutinogens in blood typing exercises.