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