hemagglutinin

Introduction

A substance that causes agglutination of erythrocytes (hemagglutination). An isohemagglutin is a substance that causes agglutination of erythrocytes of others of the same species.

More general terms

• bioagent

More specific terms

• influenza A virus hemagglutinin
• phytohemagglutinin (phytolectin, PHA)
• ricin

Additional terms

• hemagglutination; erythrocyte agglutination