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transferrin

/trænsˈfɛrɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does transferrin mean?

noun

A protein that binds to iron in the plasma and transports it to the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, where it is used for various cellular functions.

Example

"The transferrin in the patient's blood was found to be lower than normal, indicating a potential iron deficiency."

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