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ferritin

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛrɪtɪn/

Definition of ferritin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a protein produced in mammalian metabolism which serves to store iron in the tissues.

Origin:

1930s: from ferri- + -t- (for ease of pronunciation) + -in1

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