serum albumin
- noun
- /ˈsɪrəm ˈælbyʊmɪn/
- Specialized
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albúmina sérica
- Serum albumin was 4.5 g/dl (normal: 3.4-5.4 g/dl), and weight was 88.7 kg.
- bovine serum albumin
Examples
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Serum albumin was on the lower side (2.9 g) with serum globulin (3.3 g) on the elevated side.
Academic text (2007) -
The SAAG is easily calculated by subtracting the ascitic fluid albumin value from the serum albumin value, which is obtained on the same day.
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Most notable are the changes in maternal blood volume, serum albumin levels, renal excretion, and hepatic metabolism.
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Other antigens tested for were bovine serum albumin, purified protein derivative, human serum albumin, and phytohaemagglutinin.
Academic text (1999) -
Other antigens tested for were bovine serum albumin, purified protein derivative, human serum albumin, and phytohaemagglutinin.
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In patients with liver disease, serum albumin levels are often reduced, affecting their overall health.
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The doctor measured the serum albumin concentration to assess the patient's nutritional status.
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Due to its role in regulating blood pressure, serum albumin is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Synonyms
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A protein that dissolves in water and is found in blood, egg white, and milk
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'serum' (the liquid part of blood) and 'albumin' (a blood protein), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the albumin found in serum or a serum-derived albumin product. While the clinical specifics (sterile infusion, plasma expander) are technical, the lexical composition is fully compositional and thus immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Serum albumin is named from serum, the clear part of blood, and albumin, a protein whose name comes from 'egg white'. That egg-white-like protein helps 'keep water in the blood', so the name points to its job of keeping blood volume and pressure steady.