ferritin

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Noun ferritin has 1 sense

ferritin - a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body
--₁ is a kind of protein

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Ferritin

Definition

Ferritin is a protein that stores and releases iron when needed by the body. It plays a crucial role in iron metabolism and serves as a measure of iron stores in the body.

Senses

Noun:

A globular protein inside cells that stores iron and releases it in a controlled manner.

Sample Sentences

Sense: Noun

Her current blood test showed low levels of ferritin, indicating iron deficiency.
The doctor recommended a ferritin test to determine the iron levels in her body.

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