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b) A class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after . The most significant gamma globulins are antibodies.
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Gamma globulin — Gamma globulins, or Ig s, are a class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after serum protein electrophoresis. The most significant gamma globulins are immunoglobulins.InjectionsGamma globulin injections are usually given in an … Wikipedia
gamma globulin — n. that fraction of blood serum which contains most antibodies, used in the temporary prevention of several infectious diseases, as measles and hepatitis … English World dictionary
gamma globulin — noun a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑human gamma globulin • Hypernyms: ↑plasma protein, ↑globulin • Hyponyms: ↑immunoglobulin, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
gamma globulin — Immunol. a protein fraction of blood plasma that responds to stimulation of antigens, as bacteria or viruses, by forming antibodies: administered therapeutically in the treatment of some viral diseases. [1955 60] * * * Subgroup of the globulins.… … Universalium
Gamma globulin — A major class of immunoglobulins found in the blood, including many of the most common antibodies circulating in the blood. Also called immunoglobulin G (IgG). * * * gamma globulin n 1 a) a protein fraction of blood rich in antibodies b) a… … Medical dictionary
gamma globulin — noun Date: 1937 1. a protein fraction of blood rich in antibodies 2. a sterile solution of gamma globulin from pooled human blood administered especially for passive immunity against measles, German measles, infectious hepatitis, or poliomyelitis … New Collegiate Dictionary
Gamma-Globulin — Als Gammaglobuline oder auch Immunglobuline bezeichnet man die Gesamtheit der Antikörper im Blut. Die Gammaglobuline gehören zu den Serumproteinen und werden von spezialisierten weißen Blutzellen (Lymphozyten), den so genannten Plasmazellen,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Gamma-Globulin — Gạm|ma Glo|bu|lin, γ Glo|bu|lin ↑ Immunglobulin … Universal-Lexikon
gamma globulin — gam|ma glob|u|lin [ ,gæmə glabjəlın ] noun uncount a natural protein substance that is part of blood, and that protects you against some types of disease … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gamma globulin — noun Biochemistry a mixture of blood plasma proteins, mainly immunoglobulins, with relatively low mobility under electrophoresis … English new terms dictionary
