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nouna class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune responsetype of:
Definition that contains immunoglobulin
- iga one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts
- b lymphocyte a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
- reagin an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
- immunoglobulin e one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes
- igm one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
- gamma globulin a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses
- igd one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts
- 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
- immunoglobulin g one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria
- gammopathy a disturbance in the synthesis of immunoglobulins; proteins having antibody activity increase greatly in the blood