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albumin

 

[ หˆรฆl.bjสŠ.mษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

Albumin is a family of globular proteins that are soluble in water and possess the ability to maintain oncotic pressure in the blood. They play a crucial role in the transportation of various substances, including hormones, vitamins, and drugs throughout the body. In humans, serum albumin is the most abundant plasma protein, accounting for about half of the total protein in blood plasma. It is produced mainly in the liver and can be influenced by physiological conditions, such as liver disease or inflammation.

Synonyms

globulin, plasma protein, serum albumin

Examples of usage

  • The doctor ordered a blood test to measure albumin levels.
  • Low albumin levels may indicate liver dysfunction.
  • Albumin is essential for maintaining proper osmotic pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "albumin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น albumina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเฅเคฌเฅเคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Albumin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ albumin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒะฑัƒะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ albumina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใƒ–ใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท albumine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ albรบmina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท albรผmin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ถ€๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ุจูˆู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ albumin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ albumรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ่›‹็™ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ albumin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ albumรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัŒะฑัƒะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ albumin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ albรบmina

Etymology

The term 'albumin' comes from the Latin word 'albumen,' which means 'white of an egg,' a reference to the protein's white appearance when isolated. This term was first used in scientific literature in the early 19th century as researchers began to identify and categorize the proteins found in various biological fluids. The association of albumin with eggs underscores its role as a key source of protein in many organisms. Over time, the understanding of albumin's functions expanded beyond mere structure to include its critical roles in nutrition and physiology, particularly in human health. Albumin's importance in medicinal contexts has also been recognized, with its application in treatments for conditions like hypoalbuminemia, where low levels can lead to serious health issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,528, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.