measles immunoglobulin

mea·sles im·mune glob·u·lin (hu·man)

a sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of adult human donors with elevated titers to measles: it is prepared from immune serum globulin that complies with the measles antibody reference standard; a passive immunizing agent. Synonym(s): measles immunoglobulin

measles immunoglobulin

(1) Measles immune globulin, a therapeutic product.
(2) Either of the antibodies to measles (rubeola):
• IgM, which rises acutely; or
• IgG, which is elevated after exposure and/or in chronic infection.