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rabies vaccine — any of several inactivated viral vaccines against rabies; used for preexposure immunization to persons at high risk of exposure, such as veterinarians, and for postexposure prophylaxis in conjunction with rabies immune globulin. The currently… … Medical dictionary
globulin — Name for a family of proteins precipitated from plasma (or serum) by half saturation with ammonium sulfate ( i.e., addition of an equal volume of saturated ammonium sulfate). Globulins may be further fractionated by solubility, electrophoresis,… … Medical dictionary
RIG — rabies immune globulin; rat insuloma gene … Medical dictionary
RIGH — rabies immune globulin, human … Medical dictionary
RIG — • rabies immune globulin; • rat insuloma gene … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
RIGH — • rabies immune globulin, human … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
Immunoglobulin — A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes. Immunoglobulins are an essential part of the body s immune system which attach to foreign substances, such as bacteria, and assist in destroying them. Abbreviated Ig. The classes of… … Medical dictionary
Sanofi pasteur — Infobox Company company name = sanofi pasteur company type = Public foundation = August, 2004 by merger company company slogan = Because health matters. (French: L essentiel c est la santé. ) location = HQ in Lyon, France key people = Wayne… … Wikipedia
Sanofi Pasteur — Type Public Founded August, 2004 by merger Headquarters Lyon, France Key people Wayne Pisano President … Wikipedia
antirabies serum — [USP] antiserum obtained from the blood serum or plasma of animals (generally horses) immunized with rabies vaccine; used for postexposure prophylaxis against rabies. Rabies immune globulin is used instead (because of its lower incidence of… … Medical dictionary
