TRANSFERRIN

transferrin, beta globulin, siderophilin

(noun) a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

transferrin (countable and uncountable, plural transferrins)

(biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.

Source: Wiktionary



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