Alpha-gal

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A carbohydrate found in most mammalian cell membranes. uncountable

    "When certain ticks bite humans, they can transfer alpha-gal into the bloodstream, causing their victims to develop a severe response to red meat consumption."

  2. 2
    Abbreviation of α-Galactosidase. abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable

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"When certain ticks bite humans, they can transfer alpha-gal into the bloodstream, causing their victims to develop a severe response to red meat consumption."

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