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transferrin

Definition of transferrin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a protein of the beta globulin group which binds and transports iron in blood serum.

Origin:

1940s: from trans- 'across' + Latin ferrum 'iron' + -in1

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Definition of transferrin in the US English dictionary