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 Haruo Saito et al.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Treatment for encephalitis focuses primarily on fighting the infection, and Gruenhut said she was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 The diagnosis was then followed by a night of intravenous immunoglobulin, a treatment for patients with antibody deficiencies. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Medical studies show that the saliva of compassionate people contains more immunoglobulin A—an antibody that fights off infection. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood immunoglobulin levels. Essence, 25 July 2022 On day 43 after surgery, Bennett was given something called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in order to treat a potential infection. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2022 But when a tick bite introduces the molecule, the immune system recognizes it as an invader and produces antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) tailored against it. Sara Goudarzi, Scientific American, 23 May 2022 Certain proteins contain immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) molecular structures. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 June 2022 High-income countries have access to post-exposure prophylaxis with vaccination or immunoglobulin. Vinay Kampalath, STAT, 8 June 2022 See More
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 The diagnosis was then followed by a night of intravenous immunoglobulin, a treatment for patients with antibody deficiencies. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Medical studies show that the saliva of compassionate people contains more immunoglobulin A—an antibody that fights off infection. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood immunoglobulin levels. Essence, 25 July 2022 On day 43 after surgery, Bennett was given something called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in order to treat a potential infection. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2022 But when a tick bite introduces the molecule, the immune system recognizes it as an invader and produces antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) tailored against it. Sara Goudarzi, Scientific American, 23 May 2022 Certain proteins contain immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) molecular structures. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 June 2022 High-income countries have access to post-exposure prophylaxis with vaccination or immunoglobulin. Vinay Kampalath, STAT, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
immuno- + globulin
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing immunoglobulin
Medical Definition
immunoglobulin
noun
im·mu·no·glob·u·lin -ˈgläb-yə-lən
: antibody —abbreviation Ig