gamma globulin

/ˌgæmə ˌglɑbjələn/

Definitions of gamma globulin

1. noun

   a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses
   synonyms: human gamma globulin

   types:

   Ig, immune gamma globulin, immune globulin, immune serum globulin, immunoglobulin

   a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response

   IgA, immunoglobulin A

   one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts

   IgD, immunoglobulin D

   one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts

   IgE, immunoglobulin E

   one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes

   IgG, immunoglobulin G

   one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria

   IgM, immunoglobulin M

   one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G

   tetanus immune globulin, tetanus immunoglobulin

   sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of a person who has been immunized for tetanus; provides short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus

   type of:

   plasma protein

   any of the proteins in blood plasma

   globulin

   a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed