immunoglobulin D
- noun
- /ˌɪmjunəˈɡlɒbjuːlɪn diː/
- Specialized
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inmunoglobulina D
- Doctors often measure immunoglobulin D levels to help diagnose certain immune disorders.
Examples
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Immunoglobulin D is found in very small amounts compared to the other antibody classes.
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In patients with certain immune deficiencies, the concentration of immunoglobulin D can be significantly lower than normal.
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Researchers are still studying the function of immunoglobulin D in the human body.
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The level of immunoglobulin D in the blood is typically low.
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Doctors measure immunoglobulin D to assess immune function.
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Immunoglobulin D plays a crucial role in the immune system, but its exact function is still not fully understood.
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A healthcare provider may request a blood test to check the level of immunoglobulin D as part of an immunology evaluation.
Synonyms
A type of antibody in the blood in small amounts that helps the body fight infection
Surface Forms
Morphology
immunoglobulin + D
If a learner knows 'immunoglobulin' (an antibody) and recognizes 'D' as a subtype label, the meaning 'the D-type immunoglobulin (antibody)' is directly derivable from the parts. This follows a regular scientific naming pattern (type/letter classification) that is cross-linguistically common, so it is transparent to learners who know both constituents.
Etymology
Immunoglobulin D is built from immune (about the body's protection) and globulin (a protein in the blood), with D showing it is one of several types. So immunoglobulin D means 'a type of antibody', a small blood protein the body uses to fight infection, and that is why the name refers to a specific antibody found in very small amounts in the blood.
