Definition of IgE

1. Noun. One of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes.

Exact synonyms: Immunoglobulin E
Generic synonyms: Ig, Immune Gamma Globulin, Immune Globulin, Immune Serum Globulin, Immunoglobulin
Specialized synonyms: Reagin

Definition of IgE

1. Acronym. immunoglobulin E ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of IgE

1. Class of immunoglobulin (188 kD) associated with immediate type hypersensitivity reactions and helminth infections. Present in very low amounts in serum and mostly bound to mast cells and basophils that have an immunoglobulin E specific Fc receptor (FceR). Immunoglobulin E has a high carbohydrate content and is also present in external secretions. Heavy chain of epsilon type. (30 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of IgE

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

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