1. Proteins produced by the immune system that bind to foreign substances (antigens) and help destroy pathogens; antibodies.
Usage: plural form; used in medical and scientific contexts; often abbreviated as Ig

Examples

• Immunoglobulins are essential components of the adaptive immune response.
• The body produces different types of immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgM, and IgA.
• Blood tests can measure immunoglobulin levels to assess immune function.
• Immunoglobulins bind to antigens on the surface of bacteria and viruses.
• Newborns receive immunoglobulins from their mothers through breast milk.
• Vaccination stimulates the production of specific immunoglobulins against disease-causing organisms.