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immunoglobulin G

immunoglobulin G

4.5
A protein in the blood that helps fight bacteria and viruses
  • noun
  • /ɪˌmjunəˈɡlɒbjuˌlɪn dʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmunoglobulina G
  • Most vaccines are designed to stimulate the production of immunoglobulin G.
  • immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Examples

  • The blood test revealed high levels of immunoglobulin G.

  • Immunoglobulin G plays a crucial role in defending against bacterial infections.

  • A blood test revealed high levels of immunoglobulin G in the patient.

  • Doctors often measure immunoglobulin G to assess immune function.

  • The presence of immunoglobulin G in the blood indicates how well the body can defend against infections.

  • High levels of immunoglobulin G suggest that the patient has been exposed to a specific pathogen.

  • Medical professionals often check immunoglobulin G levels to evaluate a person's immune health.

Synonyms

IgG
vsimmunoglobulin G
  • Specialized
2 5.7

A type of antibody in the blood that fights bacteria and viruses

is the full written form rather than the short letter name

Surface Forms

immunoglobulin G singular
immunoglobulins G plural

Morphology

immunoglobulin + G

Knowing 'immunoglobulin' (an antibody) and 'G' (a letter/label), a learner can transparently infer this refers to a particular subtype or class of immunoglobulin (i.e. "type G"). However, the precise clinical information in the definition (that it is the most common antibody in blood and its specific role in infections) requires domain knowledge beyond simple composition, so the expression is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Immunoglobulin G comes from the parts immuno- meaning 'protection' and globulin meaning 'round protein', while G names the specific type. So the name literally says 'a protective round protein of type G', which is why it refers to the common antibody that helps fight infections.