albumin

/ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/

Meanings

noun

Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.

Examples :

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the level of albumin in my blood, as it helps transport important substances like hormones and maintain fluid balance. "

Related Words

hormones noun

/ˈhɔrmoʊnz/ /ˈhɔrmənz/

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

"During puberty, teenagers experience many physical and emotional changes because their bodies are producing more hormones. "

proteins noun

/ˈproʊtiːnz/ /ˈproʊˌtiːnz/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"Example Sentence: "Eating meat, beans, and eggs helps you get enough proteins to build and repair your muscles." "

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

soluble adjective

[ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ]

Able to be dissolved.

"Sugar is soluble in water."

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

steroids noun

/ˈstɪərɔɪdz/ /ˈstɛrɔɪdz/

A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

"Doctors sometimes prescribe steroids to reduce inflammation and help patients breathe more easily. "

maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

extracellular adjective

/ˌɛkstrəsɛˈljʊlər/ /ˌɛkstrəsɛˈlɪələr/

Occurring or found outside of a cell.

"The bacteria multiplied in the extracellular fluid. "

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

stabilizing verb

/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

To make stable.

"Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg."

coagulated verb

/koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪtɪd/ /koʊˈæɡʒəˌleɪtɪd/

To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.

"In cheese making, milk coagulates into curds that become cheese."