albuminogenous
|al-bu-mi-no-ge-nous|
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/ælˌbjuːməˈnɒdʒɪnəs/
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/ælˌbjuːmɪˈnɒdʒɪnəs/
related to albumin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminogenous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albumen,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'
Historical Evolution
'albumen' transformed into the scientific term 'albumin,' and eventually became the modern English word 'albuminogenous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the white of an egg,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'producing or related to albumin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing or related to albumin.
The albuminogenous cells are crucial for protein synthesis.
Synonyms
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