Definition

A type of protein found in blood plasma that has a large molecular size and plays a role in the immune system.

Example

Macroglobulin levels can be measured to help diagnose certain medical conditions.

Conversation

Have you heard about macroglobulin and its role in the body?

Yeah, I read that it's important for immune function.

Exactly! It's a plasma protein that helps transport substances.

That's really interesting — I didn't know it had such a big impact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Macroglobulin → It is formed from "macro-" (from Greek "makros", meaning large) and "globulin" (from Latin "globulus", meaning small sphere). The word "macroglobulin" refers to a large protein that is spherical in shape, typically found in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'large' ('macro-') and 'small sphere' ('globulin') to remember that macroglobulin is a large protein that has a spherical shape.

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