1
: a class of immunoglobulins including antibodies found in external bodily secretions (such as saliva, tears, and sweat)
2
: an antibody of the class IgA

Examples of IgA in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Living With IgA Nephropathy In terms of overall prognosis, individual cases of IgA nephropathy vary. Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Recent findings suggest that probiotics might be helpful for improving IgA nephropathy symptoms and quality of life, reducing inflammation, and delaying disease progression. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 20 Sep. 2024 Higher levels of IgA indicate better protection for the body's mucous membranes. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024 After four weeks, saliva tests revealed higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infection. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024 What about the company Vertex didn’t buy? Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ decision to pay $4.9 billion for Alpine Immune Sciences cast a spotlight on the severe kidney disease IgA nephropathy — and, by extension, a company called Vera Therapeutics. Damian Garde, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024 No one knows what causes IgA nephropathy, which causes kidney inflammation, blood in the urine, and possible kidney failure. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024 Novartis said an experimental drug achieved the goals of a Phase 3 study in participants with IgA nephropathy, a type of kidney disease. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023 There are different types of immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Clec, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

immunoglobulin

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of IgA was in 1969

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Cite this Entry

“IgA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IgA. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

1
: a class of immunoglobulins that include antibodies found in external bodily secretions (as saliva, tears, and sweat)
2
: an immunoglobulin of the class IgA

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