noun
- Plural of ferritin; iron-storage proteins found in cells that bind and store iron for use in various biological processes.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in clinical or biochemical contexts
Examples
- Blood tests measure ferritins to assess iron levels in the body.
- High ferritins can indicate iron overload or certain inflammatory conditions.
- The doctor ordered ferritin tests to diagnose the patient's anemia.
- Ferritins play a crucial role in protecting cells from iron-induced damage.
- Normal ferritin levels vary between men and women.