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IgD

IgD

9.6
A type of antibody in the blood in small amounts that helps the body fight infection
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪ dɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : IgD
  • IgD is found on the surface of B cells, where it helps in recognizing antigens during the immune response.

Examples

  • Studies have shown that IgD plays a role in initiating the immune response when pathogens are present.

  • Immunophenotyping confirmed that the lymphoid nodules were B cell in nature and that they were Bcl-2 and IgD-positive.

    Academic text (2006)

  • IGD is characterized by the persistent and recurrent use of the Internet to participate in video games, often with other players.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The DSM-5 stops short of classifying another widely discussed disorder as addiction, that is, Internet gaming disorder (IGD).

    Academic text (2018)

  • In laboratory tests, samples containing IgD were analyzed to determine the immune status of the patient.

Synonyms

immunoglobulin D
vsIgD
  • Specialized
7.3

A type of antibody found in small amounts in the blood that helps the immune system

emphasises small serum amounts and its role in the immune response

How Common

IgG
  • Specialized
2 5.7
IgA
  • Specialized
1 7.1
IgM
  • Specialized
1 7.4
IgE
  • Specialized
1 7.9
IgD
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

IgD singular
IgDs plural

Etymology

IgD is short for immunoglobulin D. The immuno- part means 'protected', globulin comes from a word for a 'globe' or round protein, and the D simply names this type, so IgD is the D-type antibody found in the blood and part of the immune system.