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gamma globulin

n 1 a  :  a protein fraction of blood rich in antibodies  b  :  a sterile solution of gamma globulin from pooled human blood administered esp. for passive immunity against measles, German measles, hepatitis A, or poliomyelitis  2  :  any of numerous globulins of blood plasma or serum that have less electrophoretic mobility at alkaline pH than serum albumins, alpha globulins, or beta globulins and that include most antibodies .
 
 

 
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