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Definition of Phytohemagglutinin
1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any hemagglutinin of plant origin, but especially that found in many beans that has a physiological action ¹
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Medical Definition of Phytohemagglutinin
1. A phytomitogen from plants that agglutinates red blood cells. The term is commonly used specifically for the lectin obtained from the red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) which is also a mitogen that stimulates T lymphocytes more vigorously than B lymphocytes. Synonym: phytolectin. (05 Mar 2000)
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