Definition of Igm

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IgM

Noun
1. one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
(synonym) immunoglobulin M
(hypernym) immunoglobulin, Ig, immune serum globulin, immune gamma globulin, immune globulin

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IgM Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

Aids Glossary
immunoglobulin m
a type of antibody that (along with IgG) provides specific humoral immunity against bacteria and viruses.

Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms
IMMUNOGLOBULIN M
(IgM) A class of antibodies<!-- (see) --> that is made by the body as the initial response to an antigen<!-- (see) -->. If IgM is made in response to a vaccination<!-- (see) -->, a booster shot will result in a "switch" from IgM to mostly immunoglobulin G<!-- (see) -->.

BUKHARI'S MAGIC LAB
IgM
0.4-2.5 g/L


IgM Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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igm
n : one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin g [syn: immunoglobulin m, igm]





IgM Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms
IGM
InterGalactic Medium


IgM Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

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IGM
iShares Goldman Sachs Technology Index Fund
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IgM Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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IGM
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Immunoglobulin M
Immunoglobulin M, or IgM for short, is a basic antibody that is present on B cells. It is the primary antibody against A and B antigens on red blood cells. IgM is by far the physically largest antibody in the human circulatory system.

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