serum albumin
Noun 1. albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood (hypernym) albumin, albumen (substance-holonym) serum, blood serum | ||||
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Serum albumin Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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serum albumin
The main protein in blood plasma. Low levels of serum albumin occur in people with malnutrition, inflammation, and serious liver and kidney disease.
The main protein in blood plasma. Low levels of serum albumin occur in people with malnutrition, inflammation, and serious liver and kidney disease.
Serum albumin Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Serum albumin
Serum albumin, often referred to simply as albumin, is the most abundant plasma protein in humans and other mammals. Albumin is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between intravascular compartments and body tissues. It also acts as a plasma carrier by non-specifically binding several hydrophobic steroid hormones and as a transport protein for hemin and fatty acids.
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