Albumin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ælˈbjuː.mən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Albumin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) 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.
Meaning
(biochemistry) 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.
Word Forms
- albumins
Synonyms for albumin
Depending on context, synonyms include albumen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include albumen, protein, serum, egg white, ovalbumin, lactalbumin.
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