noun
- antigens that cause agglutination when combined with their corresponding antibodies
Usage: medical; immunology
Examples
- Blood typing relies on detecting specific agglutinogens on red blood cells.
- The ABO blood group system is based on the presence of A and B agglutinogens.
- Laboratory tests identify agglutinogens to determine blood compatibility.
- Type O blood lacks A and B agglutinogens on the cell surface.
- Agglutinogens play a crucial role in transfusion medicine.
- The Rh factor is another important agglutinogen in blood typing.