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immunoglobulin
[ im-yuh-noh-glob-yuh-lin, ih-myoo- ]
immunoglobulin
/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn /
noun
- any of five classes of proteins, all of which show antibody activity. The most abundant ones are immunoglobulin G ( IgG ) and immunoglobulin A ( IgA )
immunoglobulin
/ ĭm′yə-nō-glŏb′yə-lĭn,ĭ-myo̅o̅′- /
- See antibody
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Word History and Origins
Origin of immunoglobulin1
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Example Sentences
Intravenous immunoglobulin infusions—which reduce the overall load of abnormal cells and inflammatory agents—and steroids, which also reduce inflammation, can be effective as well.
From Time
One reason for the pause was to alert health officials to use similar non-heparin drugs and intravenous immunoglobulin.
From Washington Post
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