albumin

Noun
  1. A simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids (synset 114755688)
    is a type of: simple protein - a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
    subtypes:
    • ricin, ricin toxin - a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon
    • lactalbumin - albumin occurring in milk
    • serum albumin - albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood
    same as: albumen

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