immune gamma globulin
- noun
- /ɪˈmjun ˈɡæmə ˈɡlɒb.jʊ.lɪn/
- Specialized
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inmunoglobulina gamma
- Injection of immune gamma globulin can provide temporary protection against certain diseases.
Examples
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Doctors may administer immune gamma globulin to patients with weakened immune systems.
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Researchers studied the effectiveness of immune gamma globulin therapy in treating viral infections.
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The doctor administered immune gamma globulin to the patient.
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Many patients receive immune gamma globulins for various conditions.
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Doctors may administer immune gamma globulin to patients with weakened immune systems.
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Injection of immune gamma globulin can provide temporary protection against certain diseases.
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Researchers studied the effectiveness of immune gamma globulin therapy in treating viral infections.
Synonyms
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3.3
A protein made by the body that helps destroy germs like bacteria and viruses
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8.1
A protein made by the body that helps fight infection
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7.0
A protein made by the body that acts as an antibody to fight germs
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5.7
A type of antibody in the blood that fights bacteria and viruses
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5.3
Proteins that the body makes to help fight infections
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Proteins in the blood that help the body fight infection
A protein in the blood that helps fight bacteria and viruses
A protein from human blood that helps the body fight infections
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'globulin' denotes soluble proteins, 'gamma' marks a subtype/class, and 'immune' specifies their role in immunity, so together they refer to proteins of the gamma class that act as antibodies. This follows ordinary scientific modifier + noun patterns and would be understandable to a learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
Immune gamma globulin is the name for blood proteins; the words gamma and globulin just name this kind of protein, and these proteins act like tiny helpers that stick to germs and help the body fight them. Doctors inject immune gamma globulin to give quick, temporary 'protection' against disease, so the name helps you remember it means proteins used to protect the body.