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transferrin

noun/trænzˈferɪn/

C2CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The plasma glycoprotein responsible for binding and transporting iron between sites of absorption, storage and utilisation.

In iron deficiency, transferrin concentration rises while its saturation falls.

Topic: Advanced English in Medical English

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