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Meaning of IGM

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
 

IGM is a 3 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: immunoglobulin M
 
 See Also: Ig, immune gamma globulin, immune globulin, immune serum globulin, immunoglobulin

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A class of immunoglobulin proteins which have complement fixation antibodies and which are excellent at attacking a certain type of antigen (ones with repeated antigenic determinants), including ones found on bacterial cells. One of five classes of immunoglobulin.
 

 

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