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immunoglobulin Definition

immuno·globulin (--gläb′yə lin)

noun

a globulin protein that participates in the immune reaction as the antibody for a specific antigen

immunoglobulin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: This antibody, also called an immunoglobulin, may damage the nerve fibers.
  • receive: All received intravenous immunoglobulin, and four received platelet concentrate.
  • give: However, there may be some protection even if you are given immunoglobulin up to 10 days after contact with the virus.
  • produce: It is caused by the increased amounts of immunoglobulin produced by myeloma cells.
  • administer: Normal human immunoglobulin administered prophylactically prior to going abroad.

Adjective modifier

  • anti-d: The use of Anti-D immunoglobulin has been one of the success stories of the last 20 years.
  • intravenous: This is achieved by treatment with intravenous tetanus immunoglobulin.
  • human: The Immunization Division provides advice and supplies human normal immunoglobulin for contacts of cases.
  • normal: The Immunization Division provides advice and supplies human normal immunoglobulin for contacts of cases.
  • specific: Three dose primary course plus specific immunoglobulin with first vaccine at a different site.

Modifies a noun

  • superfamily: Rapid evolution of immunoglobulin superfamily C2 domains expressed in immune system cells.
  • E: It blocks the ability of immunoglobulin E to trigger allergic reactions.
  • gene: At the molecular level this is achieved by diversifying the antibody or immunoglobulin genes.
  • molecule: The principle of somatic diversity of immunoglobulin molecules will be stressed.
  • therapy: In all patients receiving replacement immunoglobulin therapy, blood samples should be obtained at regular intervals to assess liver function.
  • replacement: In these cases, a trial of immunoglobulin replacement is justified.

Noun used with modifier

  • tetanus: This is achieved by treatment with intravenous tetanus immunoglobulin.
  • serum: The exact cause of the low levels of serum immunoglobulins is usually not known.
  • replacement: In all patients receiving replacement immunoglobulin therapy, blood samples should be obtained at regular intervals to assess liver function.
  • rabies: In the case of severe exposure vaccination is often accompanied by injection of rabies immunoglobulin ( IG ).