noun
- Plural of macroglobulin; large globular proteins found in blood serum, particularly immunoglobulins with high molecular weight.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in clinical and laboratory contexts
Examples
- The patient's blood test revealed elevated macroglobulins, which may indicate an immune disorder.
- Macroglobulins are important components of the immune system that help fight infections.
- The laboratory measured macroglobulin levels to assess the patient's immune function.
- Certain diseases cause abnormal production of macroglobulins in the bloodstream.
- Macroglobulins can affect blood viscosity and flow in some medical conditions.