serum albumin

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serum albumin

A protein fraction of serum involved in maintaining osmotic pressure of the blood and used as a substitute for plasma in the treatment of shock.

serum albumin

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a form of albumin that is the most abundant protein constituent of blood plasma See also albumin

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serum albumin - albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood

blood serum, serum - an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

albumen, albumin - a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids

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