albumin
or al·bu·men
[al-byoo-muh n]
- any of a class of simple, sulfur-containing, water-soluble proteins that coagulate when heated, occurring in egg white, milk, blood, and other animal and vegetable tissues and secretions.
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Origin of albumin
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albumin
albumen
- any of a group of simple water-soluble proteins that are coagulated by heat and are found in blood plasma, egg white, etc
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Word Origin
C19: from albumen + -in
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Word Origin and History for albumin
see albumen.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
albumin
(ăl-byōō′mĭn)- A class of simple, water-soluble proteins that can be coagulated by heat and precipitated by strong acids and are found in egg white, blood serum, milk, and many other animal and plant juices and tissues.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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albumin
[ăl-byōō′mĭn]
- A class of proteins found in egg white, milk, blood, and various other plant and animal tissues. Albumins dissolve in water and form solid or semisolid masses when heated, such as cooked egg white.
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