metalbumin

/mɛtˈælbjuːmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein or globulin, produced in the liver, that is a transport protein for binding to and transporting thyroxine, a hormone produced in the thyroid gland.

“The thyroxine levels in the patient’s blood were regulated by the metalbumin in the liver.”

Synonyms

  • albumin
  • globulin

Antonyms

  • albumenase