immunoglobulin
|im/mu/no/glo/bu/lin|
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/ˌɪm.jə.noʊˈɡlɒb.jə.lɪn/
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/ˌɪm.juː.nəʊˈɡlɒb.jə.lɪn/
antibody protein
Etymology
Etymology Information
'immunoglobulin' originates from the combination of 'immune' and 'globulin', where 'immune' refers to the body's defense system and 'globulin' is a type of protein.
Historical Evolution
'immunoglobulin' was formed in the 20th century as a scientific term to describe antibodies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to antibodies, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/17 05:43