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Ige - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ige : (noun)
1: one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present
primarily in the skin and mucous membranes [syn: immunoglobulin
E, IgE]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ige : IgE: Immunoglobulin E, a class of immunoglobulins that includes the antibodies elicited by an allergic substance (allergen). A person who has an allergy usually has elevated blood levels of
IgE. IgE antibodies attack and engage the invading army of allergens. The E in IgE stands for erythema (redness).
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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