immunoglobulin


Definition: Meaning of, immunoglobulin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn;ɪˌmjuːnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
immunoglobulin immunoglobulins
  1. a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

immunoglobulin used in phrases

  • immunoglobulin A (noun)
    1. one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts
  • immunoglobulin D (noun)
    1. one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts
  • immunoglobulin E (noun)
    1. one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes
  • immunoglobulin G (noun)
    1. one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defence against bacteria
  • immunoglobulin M (noun)
    1. one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
  • tetanus immunoglobulin (noun)
    1. sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of a person who has been immunized for tetanus; provides short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus
  • More