serum albumin

se·rum al·bu·min

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Definitions of serum albumin words

noun serum albumin Biochemistry. the principal protein of blood plasma, important in osmotic regulation of the blood and transport of metabolites. 1
noun serum albumin the commercial form of this substance, used in dye preparations, foodstuffs, and in medicine especially in the treatment of shock. 1
noun serum albumin a form of albumin that is the most abundant protein constituent of blood plasma 0
noun serum albumin the most abundant protein of blood serum: it is synthesized by the liver and serves to regulate osmotic pressure and to carry certain metabolic products 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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