immune globulin
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Tweet n. Abbr. IG A preparation containing gamma globulins (chiefly immunoglobulin G) obtained from blood plasma pooled from many individuals and used to confer passive immunity against various diseases such as tetanus and hepatitis B and for treatment of a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Also called gamma globulin, immune serum globulin. |
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