Aggregator
Aggregator
Aggregator (pronunciation: /ˈaɡrɪˌɡeɪtər/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, computer science, and information technology. In the context of medicine, an aggregator refers to a type of protein or molecule that promotes the clumping together, or aggregation, of certain biological materials.
Etymology
The term "aggregator" is derived from the Latin word 'aggregare', which means 'to bring together'. The '-or' suffix is often used in English to denote an agent performing a particular action.
Medical Context
In the medical field, aggregators are often discussed in the context of blood clotting. Certain proteins act as aggregators by promoting the clumping together of platelets, a type of blood cell that plays a key role in the formation of blood clots. This process is crucial for stopping bleeding after an injury, but can also contribute to the formation of dangerous clots in conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or stroke.
Aggregators can also refer to molecules that promote the aggregation of other types of cells or biological materials. For example, in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, certain molecules are thought to act as aggregators by promoting the clumping together of abnormal proteins in the brain.
Related Terms
- Aggregation: The process of coming together or grouping.
- Platelet Aggregation: The clumping together of platelets in the blood, often in response to injury.
- Protein Aggregation: The process by which misfolded proteins aggregate, or clump together, in cells. This process is associated with several diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aggregator
- Wikipedia's article - Aggregator
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