albumin
Pronunciation:
/ˈalbjʊmɪn//æl.ˈbjuː.mən/noun
Definitions
Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.