Definition of cryoglobulin in English:
cryoglobulin
noun ˌkrʌɪə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪnˌkrīəˈɡläbyələn
Biochemistry A protein which occurs in the blood in certain disorders. It can be precipitated out of solution below 10°C, causing obstruction in the fingers and toes.
Example sentencesExamples
- He also suggests potential autoimmune tests such as the rheumatoid factor for rheumatoid arthritis, cryoglobulins for cryoglobulinemia as well as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate for evidence of general inflammation.
- Testing for human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis was negative, as were tests for cryoglobulins.
- RF, cryoglobulins and anti LKMI antibodies were the most frequently detected markers.
- The results of an autoantibody screen and testing for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies were negative, complements were normal, and cryoglobulins were not detected.
- A prospective study was then undertaken using serum from 100 consecutive patients with various monoclonal gammopathies and from 13 patients with polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia and cryoglobulins.