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/tɹænzˈfɛɹɪn/ · noun
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron..
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Transferrin means (biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron..
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