gamma globulin

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a vial of gamma globulin in the laboratory.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses

Từ đồng nghĩa

• human gamma globulin