phytohemagglutinin

phy·to·he·mag·glu·ti·nin | \ ˌfī-tō-ˌhē-mə-ˈglü-tə-nən

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Definition of phytohemagglutinin

: a proteinaceous hemagglutinin of plant origin used especially to induce mitosis (as in lymphocytes)

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Recent Examples on the Web Symptoms of phytohemagglutinin poisoning are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, from mild to intense. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Safety first when it comes to toxic beans," 9 June 2017 Some or most beans contain a toxin called a lectin or phytohemagglutinin (PHA); its highest concentration is in red kidney beans. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Safety first when it comes to toxic beans," 9 June 2017

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“Phytohemagglutinin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytohemagglutinin. Accessed 25 Oct. 2020.

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