antiglobulin

/ˌæntiˈɡlɑbjəlɪn/
noun
  1. An antibody that reacts against globulins, used especially in medical tests such as the Coombs test.
    • The doctor ordered an antiglobulin test to check for blood compatibility.
    • Antiglobulin tests are important for diagnosing certain types of anemia.
    • The lab used antiglobulin to detect antibodies in the patient's blood sample.
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