noun

albumin

albumin

Albumin is a protein found in blood.

Albumin is a protein found in blood.

Egg white consists mainly of albumin.

Egg white consists mainly of albumin.

((albumin)) a type of protein. Albumin is a protein found in blood.

Synonyms: protein, egg white

From Latin 'albumen' meaning 'egg white', which in turn comes from 'albus' (white).

Connect it to 'album' (white tablet) and 'albus' (white). It's a white substance, like the white of an egg.

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