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albumina

nounfemininetécnico/ɐɫβuˈminɐ/medium

al·bu·mi·na

Definition

A water-soluble protein that coagulates with heat, present in egg white, blood plasma, milk, and various plant and animal tissues.
The albumina in egg white is an important source of protein.
Blood albumina levels are a health indicator.

Etymology

Do latim 'albumen, albuminis' (clara de ovo).

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