"transferrin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: transferrins [plural]
Etymology: trans- + ferro- + -in Etymology templates: {{af|en|trans-|ferro-|-in}} trans- + ferro- + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} transferrin (countable and uncountable, plural transferrins)
  1. (biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron. Wikipedia link: transferrin Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry Translations (glycoprotein): Transferrin [neuter] (German), transferrina [feminine] (Italian)

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