albuminose
|al-bu-mi-nose|
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/ælˈbjuːmɪˌnoʊs/
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/ælˈbjuːmɪˌnəʊs/
protein derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminose' originates from the Latin word 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg,' combined with the suffix '-ose,' indicating a sugar or protein derivative.
Historical Evolution
'albumen' transformed into the scientific term 'albuminose' to describe a specific protein derivative.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any protein derivative, but now it specifically denotes a derivative formed during digestion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of protein derivative formed during the digestion of albumin.
The presence of albuminose in the digestive tract indicates protein breakdown.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 16:36