noun
- plural of albumin; water-soluble proteins found in blood plasma, egg whites, milk, and other animal and plant tissues
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- Blood tests measure albumins to assess liver and kidney function.
- Egg whites contain high concentrations of albumins.
- The doctor explained that low albumins in the blood could indicate malnutrition.
- Plant seeds also contain various albumins as storage proteins.
- Albumins help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
- The laboratory analyzed the albumins present in the milk sample.