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ceruloplasmin

ce·ru·lo·plas·min
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-roo-luh-plaz-min]
    • /səˌru ləˈplæz mɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-roo-luh-plaz-min]
    • /səˌru ləˈplæz mɪn/

Definitions of ceruloplasmin word

  • noun ceruloplasmin a protein responsible for copper detoxification, found in the blood 3
  • noun ceruloplasmin a serum glycoprotein involved in the storage and transport of copper and iron. 1
  • noun ceruloplasmin (protein) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin. 1
  • noun ceruloplasmin (biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin. 0
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Origin of ceruloplasmin

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; < New Latin cerulo-, combining form representing Latin caeruleus (see cerulean, -o-) + plasm(a) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Ceruloplasmin

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ceruloplasmin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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