albumins
|al-bum-ins|
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/ˈælbjəmɪnz/
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/ˈælbjʊmɪnz/
(albumin)
protein in blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albumin' 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 'albumin' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white of an egg,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of protein found in various tissues.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of simple proteins that are soluble in water and coagulable by heat, found in egg white, blood serum, milk, and many other animal and plant tissues.
Albumins play a crucial role in maintaining the osmotic pressure of blood.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 17:36