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Meaning of alpha-gal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A carbohydrate found in most mammalian cell membranes.
    uncountable
  2. Abbreviation of α-Galactosidase.
    abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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