limulus
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Scientists use the limulus amebocyte lysate to detect the presence of endotoxins in medical solutions.
Definition:A large, colorless blood cell found in the blood of the horseshoe crab, Limulus, that is used in medical research and testing, especially for detecting toxins.
From limulus amebocyte
Example:The stability and reliability of Limulus blood make it a valuable reagent in the detection of endotoxins in pharmaceuticals.
Definition:The blood of the horseshoe crab, Limulus, which is used in laboratory tests because of its sensitivity to bacterial endotoxins.
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