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PERTUSSIS AGGLUTININS

\pətˈʌsɪs ɐɡlˈuːtənˌɪnz], \pətˈʌsɪs ɐɡlˈuːtənˌɪnz], \p_ə_t_ˈʌ_s_ɪ_s ɐ_ɡ_l_ˈuː_t_ə_n_ˌɪ_n_z]\

Definitions of PERTUSSIS AGGLUTININS

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Any of various biologically active proteins or toxins elaborated by Bordetella pertussis that cause the symptoms of whooping cough. Some activate pancreatic islets, others inhibit the adenylate cyclase cascade and some cause lymphocytosis.

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