globulin
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- noun
- /ˈɡlɒb.jʊ.lɪn/
- Specialized
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globulina
- Immune globulin is often used to boost the immune response in patients with certain infections.
- immune globulin
- gamma globulin
- serum globulin
SHBG, sex hormone binding globulin stands for sex hormone binding protein.
- SHBG, sex hormone binding globulin stands for sex hormone binding protein.
- I think sex hormone binding globulin I think of as a sponge that soaks up free estrogen and free testosterone.
- It is known to increase free testosterone by reducing sex hormone binding globulin.
- And one time and maybe more than one, the needle went all the way through my arm and gamma globulin went down my chest.
Examples
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Researchers are studying how different types of globulins can impact overall health and disease prevention.
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The whole family had to go to the doctor's office for gamma globulin injections.
Fiction book (2001) -
Three household contacts and one sexual partner were provided with immune globulin to prevent illness.
Academic text (2006) -
The demand for immune globulin is outstripping supply in almost every country.
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Gamma globulin infusion can lower the risk of coronary artery problems.
Academic text (2012) -
Serum albumin was on the lower side (2.9 g) with serum globulin (3.3 g) on the elevated side.
Academic text (2007) -
In addition, human gamma globulin and monoclonal antibodies have prophylactic and therapeutic effects in mice infected with Bordetella pertussis.
Academic text (1992) -
The most effective approach to delaying and preventing recurrent HBV infection has been high-dose immune globulin (anti-HBsIg) perioperatively and postoperatively (table 4).
Academic text (1994) -
The doctor recommended an globulin treatment to help the patient's immune system function effectively.
Compounds
- Specialized
A blood protein that helps blood clot and whose lack causes long bleeding after injury
- Specialized
A protein from human blood that helps the body fight infections
- Specialized
A medicine made from blood proteins that gives quick, short-term protection against disease
- Specialized
Proteins in the liquid part of blood that include most antibodies that help fight infection
- Specialized
A shot of antibodies that gives short-term protection against tetanus
How Big
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- Specialized
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Morphology
globulin = globule (semi-transparent) = globul + in
The base idea 'globule' (small round body) plus the protein suffix '-in' yields the scientific name, but the combining form 'globul-' and the specialized suffix make the term somewhat technical for learners.
Etymology
The word globulin comes from the root globul- meaning 'round' or 'small ball' and the ending -in used for proteins. So think of a little 'globe' or 'ball' — globulins are protein molecules in the blood and other tissues that are often round in shape, which helps explain the name.