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Gamma globulin

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Noun
  1. 1
    A class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after serum protein electrophoresis. The most significant gamma globulins are antibodies. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses wordnet
  3. 3
    A fraction of blood serum containing the most antibodies. countable, uncountable

    "Then, one day in November 1962, Olivia [Roald Dahl’s daughter] returned home from school with a note from the headmistress at Godstowe, notifying all parents that there was an outbreak of measles. Pat [Patricia Neal, Roald’s wife] and Roald were concerned largely for Theo [their son], because he was still so vulnerable to infection. There was no generic measles vaccination available then… However, Dahl knew that gamma globulin could be used to boost children’s immunity against the disease and that, although uncommon in England, in America it was a fairly routine prophylactic."

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