noun
- a large protein molecule found in blood plasma that functions as an antibody or transport protein
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- The patient’s blood test showed elevated levels of macroglobulin.
- Alpha-2-macroglobulin is an important protease inhibitor in the blood.
- Immunoglobulin M is a type of macroglobulin that provides immune protection.
- The laboratory analyzed the macroglobulin concentration in the serum sample.
- Certain diseases can cause abnormal macroglobulin production.
- The macroglobulin molecule is much larger than typical blood proteins.