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Isoagglutinogen

Description:

Isoagglutinogen is a substance found on the surface of red blood cells that determines an individual's blood type. These isoagglutinogens elicit agglutination (clumping) of red blood cells when they come into contact with incompatible blood types.

Senses:

1. Part of Speech: Noun
2. Sense: A substance found on the surface of red blood cells, determining an individual's blood type and causing agglutination when exposed to incompatible blood types.

Usages:

Popular:

People with incompatible blood types cannot safely receive blood transfusions due to the presence of isoagglutinogens.

The presence or absence of specific isoagglutinogens on red blood cells plays a crucial role in determining an individual's blood type.

Local:

The local blood bank is equipped to test an individual's blood for isoagglutinogens to determine their blood type accurately.

Understanding the nature of isoagglutinogens can help physicians prevent adverse reactions during blood transfusions.

Sample Sentences:

1. The isoagglutinogen present on her red blood cells indicated that she had blood type A positive.

2. Without a compatible isoagglutinogen, blood transfusions can lead to serious complications.

3. The lab technician performed tests to detect the presence of isoagglutinogens on the donor's blood sample.

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