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immunoglobulin

/ɪˌmjuːnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/

/ɪˌmjunəˈɡlɑbjəlɪn/

immunoglobulinnoun

immunoglobulins

/ɪˌmjuːnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/

/ɪˌmjunəˈɡlɑbjəlɪn/

Translations

The doctor explained that immunoglobulin is a type of antibody.

Доктор объяснил, что иммуноглобулин - это тип антитела.

Definitions

A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes, functioning as an antibody in the immune response by binding with specific antigens.

The doctor explained that the immunoglobulin levels in the patient's blood were higher than normal, indicating an immune response.

A class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, which function as antibodies.

Researchers are studying the different types of immunoglobulins to better understand how they protect the body from infections.

Synonyms

gamma globulin

serum protein

immunoglobulinadjective

/ɪˌmjuː.nəˈɡlɒb.jʊ.lɪn/

/ɪˌmjunəˈɡlɑːbjəlɪn/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "immunoglobulin therapy").

Definitions

Relating to or involving immunoglobulins (antibodies).

The patient received an immunoglobulin treatment to boost her immune response.