immunoglobulin
noun
im·mu·no·glob·u·lin
ˌi-myə-nō-ˈglä-byə-lən 
i-ˌmyü-nō-
: antibody
The glycoproteins produced by B-cells, called antibodies or immunoglobulins, recognize and bind free antigens and are responsible for humoral immunity …—
Haruo Saito et al.
—abbreviation Ig
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IgG is also the only immunoglobulin that can cross the placenta and protect growing infants for up to six months after birth.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
These include the following: Encourage passive immunity: Passive immunity occurs when immunoglobulins develop in response to an emergency.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
Four years ago, hoffman was diagnosed with a selective immunoglobulin A deficiency, which weakens their immune system.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024
An immunoglobulins test result from November 2018 provided to CNBC by Schmitt shows high levels of antibodies in her blood from exposure to aspergillus niger, a common mold.
—Genna Contino, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2024
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
These include the following: Encourage passive immunity: Passive immunity occurs when immunoglobulins develop in response to an emergency.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
Four years ago, hoffman was diagnosed with a selective immunoglobulin A deficiency, which weakens their immune system.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024
An immunoglobulins test result from November 2018 provided to CNBC by Schmitt shows high levels of antibodies in her blood from exposure to aspergillus niger, a common mold.
—Genna Contino, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for immunoglobulin
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“Immunoglobulin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunoglobulin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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immunoglobulin
noun
im·mu·no·glob·u·lin
-ˈgläb-yə-lən
: antibody
—abbreviation Ig
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