Pronunciations
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/tɹænzˈfɛɹɪn/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
- Broader terms
Noun
a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron
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