globulin

noun

glob·​u·​lin ˈglä-byə-lən 

: any of a class of simple proteins (such as myosin) that are insoluble in pure water but are soluble in dilute salt solutions and that occur widely in plant and animal tissues compare alpha globulin, beta globulin, gamma globulin

Examples of globulin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those who are not immunized and were exposed less than a week ago should talk to a healthcare provider about vaccination or immune globulin for prevention. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

That post-exposure treatment typically includes a dose of an antibody medication that prevents infection, called human rabies immune globulin, and at least four doses of a rabies vaccine. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Post-exposure treatment, called post-exposure prophylaxis, includes wound care, administering human rabies immune globulin, and a series of vaccines. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Tetanus can often be prevented after an injury through proper wound care, administration of a tetanus-containing vaccine and, in some cases, tetanus immune globulin, which contains antibodies that provide immediate protection. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing globulin

• alpha globulin
• beta globulin
• gamma globulin
• intravenous immune globulin
• serum globulin

Rhymes for globulin

• antiglobulin
• lactoglobulin
• macroglobulin
• thyroglobulin
• immunoglobulin

Kids Definition

globulin

noun

glob·​u·​lin ˈgläb-yə-lən 

: any of a class of simple proteins that cannot be dissolved in pure water but can be dissolved in weak salt solutions and that occur widely in plant and animal tissues

Medical Definition

globulin

noun

glob·​u·​lin ˈgläb-yə-lən 

: any of a class of simple proteins (as myosin) that are insoluble in pure water but are soluble in dilute salt solutions and that occur widely in plant and animal tissues see alpha globulin, beta globulin, gamma globulin