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1. (n.) transferrin
a plasma glycoprotein that transports dietary iron to the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
Etymology: (1947; trans - + L ferr(um) iron + -in1)
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1. (noun) transferrin, beta globulin, siderophilin
a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron
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1. transferrin
Serum beta-globulin that binds and transports iron. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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