noun
The albumin of egg white.
Origin of ovalbumin
Alteration of Late Latin ōvī albūmen Latin ōvī genitive sing. of ōvum egg ; see ovum . Latin albūmen white of an egg ; see albumen .ovalbumin
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Origin
From Late Latin ovi albumen, "white of an egg."
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ovalbumin - Medical Definition
n.
The albumin of egg white.
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