immunoglobulin
noun
im·mu·no·glob·u·lin
ˌi-myə-nō-ˈglä-byə-lən 
i-ˌmyü-nō-
: antibody
The glycoproteins produced by B-cells, called antibodies or immunoglobulins, recognize and bind free antigens and are responsible for humoral immunity …—
Haruo Saito et al.
—abbreviation Ig
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People exposed to measles who cannot document immunity against the virus should get post-exposure prophylaxis — a dose of the vaccine to potentially provide protection within 72 hours of initial exposure, or immunoglobulin within six days of exposure.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
The lactoferrin and immunoglobulin content is thought to reduce inflammation and support immune health.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 July 2024
Immunotherapies, like infusions of immunoglobulin, have also been shown to reduce people’s stiffness and sensitivity to noise, touch and stress.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Xolair binds to immunoglobulin E, or IgE, an antibody that triggers allergic reactions, to block the body from doing so.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
The lactoferrin and immunoglobulin content is thought to reduce inflammation and support immune health.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 July 2024
Immunotherapies, like infusions of immunoglobulin, have also been shown to reduce people’s stiffness and sensitivity to noise, touch and stress.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Xolair binds to immunoglobulin E, or IgE, an antibody that triggers allergic reactions, to block the body from doing so.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Immunoglobulin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunoglobulin. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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immunoglobulin
noun
im·mu·no·glob·u·lin
-ˈgläb-yə-lən
: antibody
—abbreviation Ig
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