immune globulin

Noun

Meaning

a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

immunoglobulin Ig immune gamma globulin immune serum globulin

Hypernyms

antibody gamma globulin human gamma globulin

Hyponyms

igg IgE IgA IGM IgD immunoglobulin A

Examples

In those who are infected tetanus immune globulin or, if it is not available, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is used. Source: Internet

The WHO and CDC recommend that neonates born to mothers with HBV should receive hepatitis B immune globulin ( HBIG ) as well as the HBV vaccine within 12 hours of birth. Source: Internet

In those who have a significant wound and less than three doses of the vaccine both immunization and tetanus immune globulin are recommended. Source: Internet

The restaurant was closed once it was discovered to be the source, and over 9,000 people were given hepatitis A immune globulin because they had either eaten at the restaurant or had been in close contact with someone who had. Source: Internet

Hepatitis B immune globulin is given to liver transplant patients as part of the transplant procedure, and then for several weeks or months afterward. Source: Internet

There may be other drugs that can interact with hepatitis B immune globulin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

immune function suppression immune gamma globulin immune glands immune homeostasis immune modulation immune nodes