# albumin

/æɫˈbjumən/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/albumin
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a type of protein in your blood, in egg white and in milk. It helps carry things around the body and keeps fluid in the right place.

For teachers: a soluble protein found in blood plasma, egg white, milk and other animal and plant tissues. It helps maintain fluid balance and transport hormones, vitamins and other substances in the bloodstream.

## Examples

- Egg white contains a protein called albumin.
- The doctor checked his blood test for low albumin, which can show poor nutrition or liver problems.
- Researchers link falling serum albumin levels to chronic inflammation, making the protein a useful marker for long-term health and recovery after surgery.

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