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albuminoscope

|al-bu-mi-no-scope|

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/ælˈbjuːmɪnəˌskoʊp/

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/ælˈbjuːmɪnəˌskəʊp/

device for detecting albumin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albuminoscope' originates from the combination of 'albumin' and the Greek word 'skopein,' meaning 'to look or examine.'

Historical Evolution

'albumin' combined with 'skopein' to form the modern English word 'albuminoscope.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a device to examine albumin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device used for detecting the presence of albumin in urine.

The doctor used an albuminoscope to test the patient's urine for albumin.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 16:21