Akademik

IgE
Immunoglobulin E. The E stands for erythema or redness. IgE is a specific class of antibodies used to fight invading allergic substances (allergens). An allergic person frequently has elevated blood levels of IgE. IgE antibodies attack and engage the invading army of allergens.
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Abbreviation for immunoglobulin E.
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idiopathic generalized epilepsy; impaired gas exchange

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IgE .ī-.jē-'ē n
1) a class of immunoglobulins including antibodies that function esp. in allergic reactions
2) an immunoglobulin of the class IgE

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immunoglobulin E; see immunoglobulin.

Medical dictionary. 2011.