noun
- Plural of globulin; a group of simple proteins found in plant and animal tissues, soluble in salt solutions but not in pure water.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in medical and biological contexts
Examples
- Blood serum contains several types of globulins that help fight infection.
- Albumins and globulins are the two main protein components of blood plasma.
- The doctor ordered a test to measure the levels of globulins in the patient's blood.
- Immunoglobulins are a special class of globulins that function as antibodies.
- Plant seeds store globulins as a source of protein for the developing seedling.