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Definition of Immune serum globulin
1. Noun. A class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response.
Generic synonyms: Gamma Globulin, Human Gamma Globulin, Antibody
Specialized synonyms: Iga, Immunoglobulin A, Igd, Immunoglobulin D, Ige, Immunoglobulin E, Igg, Immunoglobulin G, Igm, Immunoglobulin M, Tetanus Immune Globulin, Tetanus Immunoglobulin
Medical Definition of Immune serum globulin
1. A sterile solution of globulin's that contains many antibodies normally present in adult human blood; a passive immunizing agent frequently used for prophylaxis against hepatitis A. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Immune Serum Globulin
Literary usage of Immune serum globulin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Understanding the Immune System by Lydia Woods Schindler (1991)
"immune serum globulin or "gamma globulin" is sometimes given to protect travelers
to countries ..."
2. Health Information for International Travel edited by Rosamond R. Dewart (1999)
"Immune Globulin (IG) preparations When MMR and varicella vaccines are given with
immune globulin (IG, formerly called immune serum globulin and ..."
3. The Oxford Medicine by Henry Asbury Christian, James Mackenzie (1920)
"... COLOVOS, GOODLOE, ONCLEY and ARMSTRONG): Electrophoretic and ultracentrifugal
studies of human serum albumin and immune serum globulin, Jour. Clin. ..."
4. The Medical Implications of Nuclear War by Fredric Solomon (1986)
"... antihemophilic factor concentrate, and immune serum globulin.27 Volume expansion
is achieved either with balanced electrolyte solutions such as Ringer's ..."
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