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
Last updated: 2025/06/14 15:21
