macroglobulin
- noun
- /ˌmækroʊˈɡlɒb.jʊ.lɪn/
- Specialized
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macroglobulina
- In patients with emphysema, bronchiectasis, and bronchial asthma, a2-macroglobulin (a2-M) concentration was significantly increased as compared to the control group.
- a2-macroglobulin
Examples
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Elevated macroglobulin levels are often a sign of inflammation in patients.
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Doctors checked for macroglobulin concentrations in the plasma to determine the patient’s risk of bleeding.
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Keywords: Antiprotease Status; Respiratory Disorders; a1-proteinase inhibitor; a2-macroglobulin; Antitryptic activity; Antielastase activity; Respiratory disorders
Academic text (2007) -
In the study, researchers measured the levels of macroglobulin in blood samples to assess immune response.
Synonyms
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A protein in blood, milk, or seeds that helps fight infection and carry substances
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A protein made by the body that acts as an antibody to fight germs
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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 from human blood that helps the body fight infections
A blood protein made by the body to fight infections
A protein in the blood that helps fight bacteria and viruses
Proteins in the liquid part of blood that include most antibodies that help fight infection
A substance in the liquid part of blood, such as albumin or globulin
How Big
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word macroglobulin comes from two parts: macro- from an old Greek word for 'large' and globulin from an old Latin word for 'round' or 'ball', like the word globe. So, think of a macroglobulin as a 'large round protein' in the blood, which fits its role in the immune system and in blood clotting.