albumin

Definitions


[ˈalbjʊmɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, such as that found in egg white, milk, and (in particular) blood serum
(e.g: analysis showed traces of haemoglobin and serum albumin)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from French albumine, based on Latin albumen, albumin- (see albumen)




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