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gamma globulin

noun

Medical Definition of GAMMA GLOBULIN

1
a :  a protein fraction of blood rich in antibodies b :  a sterile solution of gamma globulin from pooled human blood administered especially for passive immunity against measles, German measles, hepatitis A, or poliomyelitis
2
:  any of numerous globulins of blood plasma or serum that have less electrophoretic mobility at alkaline pH than serum albumins, alpha globulins, or beta globulins and that include most antibodies

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