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albumose

|al-bu-mose|

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/ˈælbjəˌmoʊs/

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/ˈælbjʊˌməʊz/

protein derivative

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albumose' originates from the word 'albumin,' which is derived from Latin 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg.'

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed into the English word 'albumin,' and eventually led to the formation of the term 'albumose' to describe a derivative of albumin.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the 'white of egg,' but over time it evolved to describe a protein derivative formed during digestion.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a water-soluble protein derivative formed during the digestion of proteins by enzymes such as pepsin and trypsin.

Albumose is an intermediate product in the digestion of proteins.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 19:06