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

The texture is due to the albumin, a protein derived from egg whites that can help minimize the look of pores, boost elasticity, and smooth fine lines. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 July 2024

While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024

Beta-2-microglobulin levels are above 3.5 milligrams per liter but lower than 5.5 milligrams per liter, while albumin levels and LDH may vary. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024

Similarly, urine tests check for creatinine and a substance called albumin. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 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