albumin

noun

al·​bu·​min al-ˈbyü-mən How to pronounce albumin (audio) ˈal-ˌbyü- How to pronounce albumin (audio)
-byə-
: any of numerous simple heat-coagulable water-soluble proteins that occur in blood plasma or serum, muscle, the whites of eggs, milk, and other animal substances and in many plant tissues and fluids

Examples of albumin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most often, the initial sign of kidney disease due to diabetes is the presence of the protein albumin in your urine. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024 However, improper filtering of blood causes albumin to pass into your urine. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Examples of fluids in this category include albumin, plasma, and solutions containing gelatin or starches. Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024 This test also compares the amount of albumin in your blood to the amount of globulin. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for albumin 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French albumine, from albumen "egg white, water-soluble protein of egg white" (borrowed from Late Latin albūmen "egg white") + -ine -in entry 1 — more at albumen

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of albumin was in 1801

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Cite this Entry

“Albumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albumin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

albumin

noun
al·​bu·​min al-ˈbyü-mən How to pronounce albumin (audio)
: any of numerous proteins that dissolve in water and are found especially in blood, the whites of eggs, and various animal and plant tissues

Medical Definition

albumin

noun
: any of numerous simple heat-coagulable water-soluble proteins that occur in blood plasma or serum, muscle, the whites of eggs, milk, and other animal substances and in many plant tissues and fluids

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