noun

albumin

albumin

Egg whites are a good source of albumin.

Egg whites are a good source of albumin.

The doctor checked the albumin levels in his blood.

The doctor checked the albumin levels in his blood.

((noun)) a type of protein found in eggs and blood. Egg whites are a good source of albumin.

Synonyms: protein, globulin

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

Think of 'album' (often with white pages) or 'albino' (white) to remember the connection to 'white', like egg whites.

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