alpha-gal

noun

alpha-gal

noun

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A carbohydrate found in most mammalian cell membranes.

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.2025 March 24, Diana Bruk, “What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks”, in New York Post:

Derived terms: alpha-gal allergy, alpha-gal syndrome
Related terms: alpha-GAL, α-GAL, α-gal

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