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albumimeter

|al-bu-mim-e-ter|

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/ˌælbjuˈmɪmətər/

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/ˌælbjuˈmɪmətə/

measuring albumin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albumimeter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albumen,' where 'albumen' meant 'white of egg.'

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed into the French word 'albumine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'albumimeter' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring albumin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an instrument used to measure the amount of albumin in a liquid, such as urine.

The doctor used an albumimeter to check the patient's urine for albumin levels.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 09:51