GAMMA GLOBULIN


Meaning of GAMMA GLOBULIN in English

Subgroup of the globulins .

In humans and many other mammals, most antibodies are in the gamma globulin fraction of blood. A human gamma globulin preparation may be administered (by injection) to persons lacking immunity , either generally or to a particular disease, after exposure or before expected exposure.

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