transferrin

See also: Transferrin

English

Etymology

trans- +‎ ferro- +‎ -in

Noun

transferrin (countable and uncountable, plural transferrins)

  1. (biochemistry) A glycoprotein, a beta globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.

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