Hemagglutinative

/ˌhɛməˈɡluːtɪneɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the ability or tendency to cause red blood cells to clump together.

Etymology

From 'hemagglutinate' + '-ative' (suffix indicating ability or tendency). Describes something with hemagglutinating properties or potential.

Kelly Says

Some pathogens are naturally hemagglutinative—they've evolved this trick as a way to confuse and overwhelm your immune system by literally gumming up your blood!

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