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  • Gamma globulin

    Antibody-containing blood protein. Gamma globulin may be given as a treatment for a particular disease. The expectation is that disease-specific antibodies in the gamma globulin will fight the disease agent before it causes illness, or that the gamma globulin will reduce the severity of illness.