immunoglobulin

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Ig immune globulin immune gamma globulin immune serum globulin fibrinogen affinity immunology globulin antibody cytokine immunotherapy lymphocyte agglutinin opsonization interleukin

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Hypernyms

antibody gamma globulin human gamma globulin

Hyponyms

igg IgE IgA IGM IgD immunoglobulin A

Phrases with the word

immunoglobulin allotype

Examples

A major breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms of allergy was the discovery of the antibody class labeled immunoglobulin E (IgE). Source: Internet

Blood products including intravenous immunoglobulin and a process known as plasma exchange can also be employed. Source: Internet

For individuals with severe complications, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs may be prescribed, and sometimes IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin). Source: Internet

Forms The membrane-bound form of an antibody may be called a surface immunoglobulin (sIg) or a membrane immunoglobulin (mIg). Source: Internet

In addition to the measures listed above for mild tetanus: * Human tetanus immunoglobulin injected intrathecally (increases clinical improvement from 4% to 35%) * Tracheotomy and mechanical ventilation for 3 to 4 weeks. Source: Internet

In cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, treatment consists of penicillin and clindamycin, given with intravenous immunoglobulin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

immunogerontological immunoglobin immunoglobular immunoglobulin A immunoglobulin allotype immunoglobulin D