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    quellung

    quellung - Dictionary definition and meaning for word quellung

    Definition
    (noun) the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms
    Synonyms : quellung reaction
    Example Sentence
    • pneumococcus quellung
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