gamma globulin

that fraction of blood serum which contains most antibodies, used in the temporary prevention of several infectious diseases, as measles and hepatitis

See gamma globulin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also gam·ma·glob·u·lin

noun
  1. A protein fraction of blood serum containing many antibodies that protect against bacterial and viral infectious diseases.
  2. A solution of gamma globulin prepared from human blood and administered for passive immunization against measles, German measles, hepatitis A, and other infections.

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