Definition of IgD

1. Noun. One of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts.

Exact synonyms: Immunoglobulin D
Generic synonyms: Ig, Immune Gamma Globulin, Immune Globulin, Immune Serum Globulin, Immunoglobulin

Definition of IgD

1. Acronym. immunoglobulin D ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of IgD

1. This immunoglobulin (184 kD) is present at a low level (3-400 mcg/ml) but is a major immunoglobulin on the surface of B lymphocytes where it may play a role in antigen recognition. Its structure resembles that of immunoglobulin G but the heavy chains are of the delta type. (30 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of IgD

Iditarods
Ido
Idoine
Idria columnaris
Idul Fitr
Idumean
Idumeans
Idun
Ieoh Ming Pei
Ig
IgA
IgA-specific serine endopeptidase
IgA deficiency
IgA nephropathy
IgAs
IgD (current term)
IgE
IgG
IgG deficiency
IgGs
IgM
IgM antibody capture ELISA
IgM nephropathy
IgMs
IgX
Igbo
Igbos
Igigi
Iglesias
Ignace Jan Paderewski

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