Meaning & use
globulins
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A class of proteins found in blood plasma, including antibodies, that play roles in immune function and blood clotting.
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A blood test measured her globulins to check for signs of infection or liver disease.
Antibodies are a type of globulin produced by the immune system to fight pathogens.
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Globulins are one of the main groups of blood proteins, alongside albumin; the ratio between the two (the albumin/globulin ratio) is often checked in blood panels.
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