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

Most often, the initial sign of kidney disease due to diabetes is the presence of the protein albumin in your urine. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024

However, improper filtering of blood causes albumin to pass into your urine. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 30 Sep. 2024

Examples of fluids in this category include albumin, plasma, and solutions containing gelatin or starches. —Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024

This test also compares the amount of albumin in your blood to the amount of globulin. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 16 Aug. 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