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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

albumenhemoglobinprotein

Example

More examples

"Albumin was found in my urine before."

Etymology

Borrowed from French albumine, from Latin albumen. Compare albumen.

Related phrases

vegetable albuminegg whitefatty acidin egg

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