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albuminolysis

|al-bu-mi-no-ly-sis|

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/ælˌbjuːmɪˈnɒlɪsɪs/

protein breakdown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albuminolysis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lysis,' where 'lysis' meant 'loosening or breaking down.'

Historical Evolution

'albuminolysis' was formed by combining 'albumin' with the Greek word 'lysis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'albuminolysis.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'breaking down of albumin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of breaking down albumin, a type of protein, in the body.

The study focused on the albuminolysis occurring in the liver.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 15:06