Ceruloplasmin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ceruloplasmin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin.
Word Forms
- ceruloplasmins
Synonyms for ceruloplasmin
Depending on context, synonyms include ferroxidase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caeruloplasmin, cerruloplasmin, coeruloplasmin, holoceruloplasmin, apoceruloplasmin, cuproprotein.
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