Physiology · Immune System · Medium
Immunoglobulin
Meaning: A Y-shaped protein made by plasma cells that binds specific antigens; an antibody.
In practice: Intravenous immunoglobulin was given to treat the patient's Guillain–Barré syndrome.
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