IgG
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- noun
- /aɪ dʒi dʒi/
- Specialized
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IgG
- The doctor explained that IgG is the primary antibody protecting the body from infections.
- IgG antibodies
- IgG levels
- IgG titer
Examples
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Serological tests that measure specific H. pylori IgG antibodies can determine if a person has been infected.
Academic text (2005) -
So IgG would be hitting bacteria by promoting phagocytosis of those bacteria.
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Therefore, the absence of specific IgG after the 6th day of illness rules out NE.
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With this procedure, the detection of specific IgG leads to the measurement of its avidity.
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The presence of DENV IgG is independently associated with age and urban district residence.
Academic text (2014) -
In 22 persons, IgG against CHIKV and IgG against DENV were detected.
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Avidity of IgG was calculated as the ratio of IgG titres without urea to those with urea.
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A venous blood sample collected into EDTA was taken for measurement of IgG against CHIKV, DENV, and RVFV.
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Testing blood samples can reveal the levels of IgG, which help identify immune responses.
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A high concentration of IgG in the blood indicates a strong defense against viruses and bacteria.
Synonyms
A protein in the blood that helps fight bacteria and viruses
How Common
Surface Forms
Etymology
IgG is short for immunoglobulin G, where immune means 'protected' and globulin is related to globe, meaning 'small ball'. So IgG are small, round antibody proteins in the blood that help protect the body from bacteria and viruses.