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albumen

Term ID
UBERON:0008944
Synonyms
  • egg white
Definition
Albumen is the clear liquid contained within an egg and consists of water and proteins, among which are ovomucin and ovomucoid. It protects the egg yolk and provides additional nutrition for the growth of the embryo. (2)
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