Associations to the word «Albumin»

Wiktionary

ALBUMIN, noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.

Dictionary definition

ALBUMIN, noun. A simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids.

Wise words

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John Locke