albumin

/ælˈbjumən/
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Other forms: albumins

Definitions of albumin
  1. noun
    a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
    synonyms: albumen
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    types:
    ricin, ricin toxin
    a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon
    lactalbumin
    albumin occurring in milk
    serum albumin
    albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood
    type of:
    simple protein
    a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
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