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albuminometer

|al-bu-mi-nom-e-ter|

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/ælˌbjuːməˈnɒmɪtər/

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/ælˌbjuːmɪˈnɒmɪtə/

measuring albumin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albuminometer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albumen,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a measure of white or protein content,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument to measure albumin levels.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

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

The doctor used an albuminometer to check the protein levels in the patient's urine.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 15:21