immunoglobulin

English

noun
Definitions
  • (protein) Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody.

Etymology

Prefix from English globulin.

Origin

English

globulin

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