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γ-globulin

γ-globulin is the alternative spelling of gamma globulin.

Meaning of gamma globulin

Noun

gamma globulin (countable and uncountable, plural gamma globulins)

  1. A class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after serum protein electrophoresis. The most significant gamma globulins are antibodies.
  2. A fraction of blood serum containing the most antibodies.
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Forms of γ-globulin

pluralγ-globulins

Questions about γ-globulin

What is γ-globulin the alternative spelling of?
Γ-globulin is the alternative spelling of gamma globulin.

Words near γ-globulin in the dictionary

  1. β-TrCP
  2. βETE
  3. βTrCP
  4. γ ray
  5. γ rays
  6. γ-globulin
  7. γ-globulins
  8. γ-ray
  9. γ-rays
  10. Δ
  11. δ-box

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