albumin

noun

al·​bu·​min al-ˈbyü-mən  ˈal-ˌbyü- 

-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

With a plasma exchange, however, large amounts of plasma are replaced with a fluid such as albumin or frozen plasma. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Aug. 2024

Normally, only very small amounts of protein, called albumin, in your blood should end up in your urine. —Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024

Turmeric might lower levels of albumin in the urine. —Courtney Southwick, Health, 9 July 2024

In just 15 minutes, albumin (a protein derived from egg whites), centella asiatic extract, niacinamide, and aloe vera come together minimize the look of pores, boost elasticity, and smooth fine lines. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 July 2024

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

Phrases Containing albumin

• serum albumin

Kids Definition

albumin

noun

al·​bu·​min al-ˈbyü-mən 

: 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

al·​bu·​min al-ˈbyü-mən; ˈal-ˌbyü-  -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