immunoglobulin

noun
UK: /ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/
US: /ˌɪmjunoʊˈɡlɑːbjəlɪn/

  1. A type of protein in the blood that helps fight infection.

    1. Immunoglobulin protects us from many diseases.
    2. The doctor checked my immunoglobulin levels to assess my immune system's health.

  2. Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, functioning as antibodies.

    1. Immunoglobulin G is the most common type.
    2. After vaccination, the body produces immunoglobulin to guard against future infections.

Synonyms

antibody

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immunoglobulin" in English means: A type of protein in the blood that helps fight infection., Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, functioning as antibodies..

The phonetic transcription of "immunoglobulin" is /ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/ in British English and /ˌɪmjunoʊˈɡlɑːbjəlɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immunoglobulin": antibody.

Example usage of "immunoglobulin": "Immunoglobulin protects us from many diseases.". More examples on the page.