Immunoglobulin
- Pronunciation
- /im-muno-globulin/
- Category
- Immunology
- Singular
- Immunoglobulin
- Plural
- Immunoglobulins
Definition
Proteins of the immunoglobulin superfamily manufactured by B lymphocytes (B cells), which are responsible for recognizing and neutralizing foreign invaders such as pathogens.
Etymology
Example
Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, play a key role in humoral immunity.
Related Terms
- B cells
- Antibodies
- Humoral immunity