albumin

Meanings

• noun

  A complex protein found in the plasma of vertebrates, serving various functions including maintaining oncotic pressure and transporting certain nutrients.

  - "Albumin is a vital protein in human blood that helps maintain a balance of fluids."
  - "The levels of albumin in a patient's urine can indicate kidney function."

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Variants

List of all variants of albumin that leads to same result
albumin , albumins , serum albumin , serum albumins

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Etymology

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From Latin 'album' meaning 'white'.

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Trivia

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1. Albumin is the most abundant protein in human plasma.

2. The first isolation of albumin was reported by the Swiss chemist, Henry Dumas, in 1834.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proteins: Albumin is a type of protein, a complex macromolecule made up of amino acids.

2. Plasma: Albumin is a major component of plasma, the liquid component of blood.

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Culture

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Albumin has been studied extensively in the field of medicine due to its role in maintaining the balance of fluids in the body. In literature, it has been used metaphorically to represent purity and clarity.

How to Memorize "albumin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear, white liquid like milk or water to represent albumin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate albumin with the concept of 'purity' or 'clarity' due to its role in maintaining balance in the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Large Beautiful Protein Involved Nearly Understanding' to remember the name.

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