Albumin

Pronunciation: /ælˈbjuːmən/

Albumin (noun)

  1. A protein found in blood plasma that helps keep fluid in the bloodstream and carries some substances through the body.
  2. A protein found in egg white, used in cooking and in some lab tests because it can change when heated.

Examples

  • Albumin helps keep fluid in the bloodstream.
  • The doctor checks albumin levels in the blood.