transferrin
transferrin · transferrins
Transferrin
A glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports ironA glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
US/tɹænzˈfɛɹɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
Transferrin
a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
glycoprotein:
Forms
plural: transferrins| Singular | transferrin |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron:beta globulinsiderophilin
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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