lactoferrin

lac·to·fer·rin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lak-tuh-fer-in]
- /ˌlæk təˈfɛr ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lak-tuh-fer-in]
- /ˌlæk təˈfɛr ɪn/

Definitions of lactoferrin word

noun lactoferrin a glycoprotein present in milk, especially human milk, and supplying iron to suckling infants. 1
noun lactoferrin A protein present in milk and other secretions, with bactericidal and iron-binding properties. 1
noun lactoferrin A globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity, found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva. 0

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Origin of lactoferrin

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; lacto- + ferr(i)- + -in2

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Parts of speech for Lactoferrin

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lactoferrin 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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