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globulin

Pronunciation: /ˈglɒbjʊlɪn/
Definition of globulin

noun

Biochemistry
  • any of a group of simple proteins soluble in salt solutions and forming a large fraction of blood serum protein.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from globule (in the archaic sense 'blood corpuscle') + -in1

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Definition of globulin in the US English dictionary