transferrin
nounUS /tɹænzˈfɛɹɪn/
Etymology From trans- + ferr- + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
- Derived terms
- apotransferrin, melanotransferrin, ovotransferrin, serotransferrin