gamma globulin
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of plasma proteins: Gamma globulin refers to a specific fraction of blood plasma proteins that are rich in immunoglobulins (antibodies).
- Immune response agents: These proteins are directly responsible for mediating the body's humoral immune responses against pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor administered gamma globulin to boost the patient's immune system.
- A deficiency in gamma globulin can lead to increased susceptibility to infections.
- The lab test measures the level of gamma globulin in the blood serum.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: Often used in clinical settings to refer to therapeutic preparations derived from donated blood plasma, used for passive immunization.
- The traveler received an injection of gamma globulin for protection against hepatitis A.
Variants and Related Words
- Immunoglobulin (Ig): The scientific term for the antibody proteins that constitute gamma globulin. Classes include IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
- Antibody: A synonym for an immunoglobulin; a protein produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.
- Immune globulin: A term often used interchangeably with gamma globulin, especially for therapeutic preparations.
Synonyms
- Immune serum globulin
- Ig (as an abbreviation for Immunoglobulin)
Related Phrases and Terms
- Gamma globulin therapy: The medical use of these antibodies to treat or prevent diseases.
- Gamma globulin therapy is standard for patients with primary immunodeficiency.
- Serum globulin: A broader category of plasma proteins that includes alpha, beta, and gamma globulins.
Noun
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a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses
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