Agglutination

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000332",
  "term": "Agglutination",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The clumping together of particles, such as bacteria, red blood cells, or latex beads, suspended in a liquid. This process is often mediated by antibodies that bind to antigens on the surface of the particles, forming a visible aggregate. It is a common technique used in diagnostic tests for identifying specific antigens or antibodies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "antibody",
    "antigen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 145 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/agglutination/"
}