| immunoglobulin G n. Abbr. IgG The most abundant class of antibodies found in blood serum and lymph and active against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and foreign particles. Immunoglobulin G antibodies trigger action of the complement system. |
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
A group of antibodies against certain viral infections that circulate in the bloodstream. One type of IgG is specific against the mumps paramyxovirus.
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immunoglobulin G (IgG),
one of the five classes of antibodies produced by the body. It is synthesized in response to invasions by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. IgG crosses the placenta and protects the fetus against red cell antigens and white cell antigens. The normal concentration of IgG in serum is 800 to 1600 mg/dL. Compare immunoglobulin A, immunoglobulin D, immunoglobulin E, immunoglobulin M.
immunoglobulin G (IgG) (imˈ·my
·nō·gl
ˑ·by·lin jēˑ),n protein found in the blood that guards against infection. Also called
gamma globulin.
gamma globulin.
Immunoglobulin G (IgG).
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